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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE PARALLEL, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poet's Biography
First Line: Prometheus, forming mr day
Last Line: To prove all poetry but fable.
Subject(s): Fables; God; Prometheus; Soul; Allegories
First Line: Prometheus, forming mr day
Last Line: To prove all poetry but fable.
Subject(s): Fables; God; Prometheus; Soul; Allegories
PROMETHEUS, forming Mr Day,
Carved something like a man in clay.
The mortal's work might well miscarry;
He, that does heaven and earth control,
Alone has power to form a soul,
His hand is evident in Harry.
Since one is but a moving clod,
T'other the lively form of God;
Squire Wallis, you will scarce be able
To prove all poetry but fable.
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