Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, KNIGHTS-ERRANT, by MARY CATHERINE (20TH CENTURY)


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KNIGHTS-ERRANT, by                    
First Line: Death is no foeman, we were born together
Last Line: Love, thou wilt break my heart!
Alternate Author Name(s): M., S. M.
Subject(s): Death; Knights & Knighthood; Dead, The


Death is no foeman, we were born together;
He dwells between the places of my breath,
Night vigil at my heart he keeps and whether
I sleep or no, he never slumbereth.
Though I do fear thee, Knight of the Sable Feather,
Thou will not slay me, Death!

But one rides forth, accoutred all in wonder;
I know thee, Life, God's errant that thou art,
Who comes to make of me celestial plunder,
To wound me with thy love's immortal smart!
Life, thou wilt rend this flesh and soul asunder;
Love, thou wilt break my heart!





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