Classic and Contemporary Poetry

HOMAGE TO MISTRESS BRADSTREET: 17, by JOHN BERRYMAN                Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: The winters close, springs open, no child stirs
Last Line: I revolt from, I am like, these savage foresters
Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr.
Subject(s): Birth; Bradstreet, Anne (1612-1672)