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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
STARS, by KATHERINE MANSFIELD Poet's Biography First Line: Most merciful god Last Line: Was it spite? Was it duty? Alternate Author Name(s): Murry, John Middleton, Mrs.; Beauchamp, Kathleen | |||
Most merciful God Look kindly upon An impudent child Who wants sitting on. This evening late I went to the door And then to the gate There were more stars -- more Than I could have expected, Even I! I was amazed, Almighty, August! I was utterly dazed, Omnipotent! Just In a word I was floored, Good God of Hosts -- Lord! That at this time of day They should still blaze away, That thou hadst not rejected Or at least circumspected Their white silver beauty -- Was it spite? Was it duty? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...VILLA PAULINE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD THE OPAL DREAM CAVE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD THE SECRET by KATHERINE MANSFIELD THE EARTH-CHILD IN THE GRASS by KATHERINE MANSFIELD SONG OF THE LITTLE WHITE GIRL by KATHERINE MANSFIELD OPPOSITES by KATHERINE MANSFIELD SONG OF KAREN, THE DANCING CHILD by KATHERINE MANSFIELD FAIRY TALE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD FIRELIGHT by KATHERINE MANSFIELD |
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