Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONG FOR THE SEASON, by KATHARINE TYNAN Poet's Biography First Line: The kings to the stable Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan Subject(s): Christmas | ||||||||
The kings to the stable They brought sweet spice. Gold and silver, jewels of price. But the dove by the manger she would not cease Mourning so softly: Bring Him peace! The Kings of the Orient brought nard and clove. The dove went mourning: Bring Him love! Bring Him love! What would content Him in silver and gold, a newborn Baby but one hour old? Myrrh shall not please Him, nor ambergris, that hath the sweet savour of His mother's kiss. There is clash of battle, And men hate and slay: From the noise and the tumult she hides Him away. But His sleep is fitful on His mother's breast, The Dove goes mourning: Give Him rest; give Him rest! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DIFFERENT VIEWS; A CHRISMAS DUET by JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY AN UNMERRY CHRISTMAS by AMBROSE BIERCE CHRISTMAS IN CHINATOWN by AUGUST KLEINZAHLER CHRISTMAS TREE by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS ISAIAH'S COAL by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#3): 1. BEAST, PEACH.. by MARVIN BELL |
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