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THE JUMPING BEAN, by                 Poet Analysis    
First Line: Sun in a warm streak
Last Line: Poor bean's dead!
Subject(s): Jumping Beans


(A curious bean, with a small maggot in it, who comes to life and tumbles his dwelling at the
stimulus of warmth.)

SUN in a warm streak
Striping the plush:
Catch breath, hold finger tight:
All delight hush.

Dance, small grey thing
Sleek in the warm sun:
Roll around, to this, to that,
-- Rare wormy fun!.

Hot sun applauds thee:
Warm fingers press
To wake the small life within
Thy rotund dress.

Alack! Have years in cupboard,
In chill and dark,
Stifled thy discontent?
Snufft thy spark?

Liest thou stark, stiff,
There in thy bed?
Weep then a dirge for him;
Poor bean's dead!





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