Poetry Explorer


Classic and Contemporary Poetry


RESIGNATION by GLADYS CROMWELL

First Line: THE DARK HOUSE YONDER IS MY LIFE
Last Line: LIFE'S DARK INTENT, JOY'S FITFUL GLOW.
Subject(s): NIGHT; SKY; STARS; BEDTIME;

THE dark house yonder is my life;
It looms against the purple night;
The windows are my stars; I count
Them all, -- each window one delight.

Oh! there are many stars above,
But mine in strong substantial woe
Are framed; I cannot misconstrue
Life's dark intent, joy's fitful glow.



Home: PoetryExplorer.net