Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, NOAH, by SIEGFRIED SASSOON


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First Line: When old noah stared across the floods
Last Line: Earth was saved; and noah danced a jig.
Subject(s): Noah (bible); Soldiers' Writings


WHEN old Noah stared across the floods,
Sky and water melted into one
Looking-glass of shifting tides and sun.

Mountain-tops were few: the ship was foul:
All the morn old Noah marvelled greatly
At this weltering world that shone so stately,
Drowning deep the rivers and the plains.
Through the stillness came a rippling breeze;
Noah sighed, remembering the green trees.

Clear along the morning stooped a bird, --
Lit beside him with a blossomed sprig.
Earth was saved; and Noah danced a jig.






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