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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BETWEEN ADVENTURE, by WYSTAN HUGH AUDEN Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Upon this line between adventure
Alternate Author Name(s): Auden, W. H.
First Line: Upon this line between adventure
Alternate Author Name(s): Auden, W. H.
Upon this line between adventure
Prolong the meeting out of good nature
Obvious in each agreeable feature.
Calling of each other by name
Smiling, taking a willing arm
Has the companionship of a game.
But should the walk do more than this
Out of bravado or drunkenness
Forward or back are menaces.
On neither side let foot slip over Invading
Always, exploring Never,
For this is hate and this is fear.
On narrowness stand, for sunlight is
Brightest only on surfaces;
No anger, no traitor, but peace.
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