Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ENIGMA: 9, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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ENIGMA: 9, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: In fiery caverns was my glowing birth
Last Line: Strange relics I preserve of fair italia's sires.
Subject(s): Lava


IN fiery caverns was my glowing birth,
The great laboratories of the earth,
Thence issuing, with devastating power,
Entombing cities in a single hour;
The vineyards of bright Sicily have been
Of my o'erwhelming might too oft the dreary scene.

Yet I encircle many a fair white arm,
Or holding ink and pens give no alarm;
Though none may stay my incandescent course
Till Neptune doth oppose his briny force.
Mysterious child of subterranean fires,
Strange relics I preserve of fair Italia's sires.





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