Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WORDS AND KISSES, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis First Line: She pecks the earth for every second Last Line: To make birds jealous when we kiss!' Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Hearts; Kisses; Love | ||||||||
She pecks the earth for every second, Young Jenny Wren, while on the run: 'Come, Love, and watch this little darling; Come, see this pretty little one.' 'Why waste such precious words on birds?' Said jealous Love, not liking this. 'They are but words, my Love,' said I 'To make birds jealous when we kiss!' | 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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