Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MARVELLOUS EARS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis First Line: That speckled thrush, that stands so still Last Line: No matter what her eyes affirm. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Love | ||||||||
That speckled Thrush, that stands so still, Is listening for the worms to stir; He hears a worm what marvellous ears! That he can live by ear alone, And save his eyes to guard his fears. So when I have a secret care, And think my voice is well controlled, Love, like the Thrush that hears a worm, Detects it with her marvellous ear No matter what her eyes affirm. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE INVENTION OF LOVE by MATTHEA HARVEY TWO VIEWS OF BUSON by ROBERT HASS A LOVE FOR FOUR VOICES: HOMAGE TO FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN by ANTHONY HECHT AN OFFERING FOR PATRICIA by ANTHONY HECHT LATE AFTERNOON: THE ONSLAUGHT OF LOVE by ANTHONY HECHT A SWEETENING ALL AROUND ME AS IT FALLS by JANE HIRSHFIELD A BIRD'S ANGER by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES |
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