Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: First spirit
Last Line: Drove each his fate-determined way.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Religion; Theology


First Spirit
I am this moment freed from earth.
Second Spirit
And I am a captive bound to birth.
Who art thou?

First Spirit
Flesh and blood to be
Cleave not closer unto thee.
Second Spirit
My father?
First Spirit
Yea.

A mingling breath
They drew. Then rival Life and Death
As if rebuking Love's delay
Drove each his fate-determined way.





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