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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
POETRY, by CLAUDE MCKAY Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sometimes I tremble like a storm-swept flower Last Line: Will perish on the altar-stone of art! Alternate Author Name(s): Edwards, Eli Subject(s): Fear' Poetry & Poets | |||
Sometimes I tremble like a storm-swept flower, And seek to hide my tortured soul from thee, Bowing my head in deep humility Before the silent thunder of thy power. Sometimes I flee before thy blazing light, As from the specter of pursuing death; Intimidated lest thy mighty breath, Windways, will sweep me into utter night. For oh, I fear they will be swallowed up- The loves which are to me of vital worth, My passion and my pleasure in the earth- And lost forever in thy magic cup! I fear, I fear my truly human heart Will perish on the altar-stone of art! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest... |
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