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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LION, by WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: The beasts that be
Last Line: Nor ride nor haste.
Subject(s): Animals; Lions
First Line: The beasts that be
Last Line: Nor ride nor haste.
Subject(s): Animals; Lions
THE BEASTS THAT BE
In wood and waste,
Now sit and see,
Nor ride nor haste.
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