Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BRIDE ELECT, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography First Line: When god created man Last Line: Flesh of his flesh -- a virgin bride. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Brides | ||||||||
When God created man, Of destiny so dim, And deigned His work to scan, Behold, He pitied him; Nay, more for love of him began A greater mystery to plan. Within the sleeper's brain, His waking hours to bless, Was born -- alas! in vain -- A dream of loveliness That ne'er Omniscence had known In light of shadeless heaven alone. This vision of the night The Image-Maker caught And for his soul's delight A revelation wrought Out of the dreamer's open side -- Flesh of his flesh -- a virgin bride. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE BRIDE by ALICIA SUSKIN OSTRIKER THE BRIDE IN WHITE by MARVIN BELL THE LIFE OF TOWNS: BRIDE TOWN by ANNE CARSON MY CRYSTAL BRIDE by WILLIAM EDWARD ADAMS MEARY WEDDED by WILLIAM BARNES ANONYMOUS by JOHN BANISTER TABB |
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