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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
F. HOPKINSON SMITH, by JOHN HUSTON FINLEY
First Line: Hop' smith, who built the lighthouse on race rock
Last Line: And told a tale as only he could tell.
Subject(s): Architecture & Architects; Art & Artists; Buildings & Builders; Smith, Francis Hopkinson (1838-1915); Statue Of Liberty
First Line: Hop' smith, who built the lighthouse on race rock
Last Line: And told a tale as only he could tell.
Subject(s): Architecture & Architects; Art & Artists; Buildings & Builders; Smith, Francis Hopkinson (1838-1915); Statue Of Liberty
"Hop" Smith, who built the Lighthouse on Race
That stands against a seven knot tidal rip
And Liberty's foundations also fixed
That she might hold her torch with steadiness.
"Hop" Smith whose passioned hobby was his
And told a tale as only he could tell.
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