Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, PAN AND THE CHERRIES, by PAUL FORT


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PAN AND THE CHERRIES, by                    
First Line: I recognized pan by his careless attire, by his fur!
Last Line: Let us adore pan, god of the world!
Subject(s): Mythology - Classical; Pan (mythology)


I recognized Pan by his careless attire, by his fur! He leapt in the sunlight;
now and then, with graceful sweep, plucking cherries from the ruddy trees. How
pure he was! Dewdrops pearled on his glossy fleece; they were like stars of
silver.

And it was under the blue sky of my spring.

Then, having spied a larger, glossier cherry high above, he plucked it and drew
the pit from the bleeding pulp. I came nearer. I was entranced. ... Fixing me
with his eye, he flung the pit. I drew my knife to take Pan's life! He put forth
an arm, whirled about, and all the world turned.

Let us adore Pan, god of the world!





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