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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AN EQUALIZER, by ROBERT FROST Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is as true as caesar's name was kaiser Last Line: We now and then should take an equalizer Subject(s): Economics; Wealth; Riches; Fortunes | |||
It is as true as Caesar's name was Kaiser That no economist was ever wiser (Though prodigal himself and a despiser Of capital, and calling thirst a miser), And when we get too far apart in wealth, Twas his idea that for the public health, So that the poor won't have to steal by stealth, We now and then should take an equalizer. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ALL LIFE IN A LIFE by EDGAR LEE MASTERS FOUR POEMS ABOUT JAMAICA: 3. A HAIRPIN TURN ABOVE READING, JAMAICA by WILLIAM MATTHEWS IMAGINE YOURSELF by EVE MERRIAM THE PROPHET by LUCILLE CLIFTON I AM FIFTY-TWO YEARS OLD' by KENNETH REXROTH LAST VISIT TO THE SWIMMING POOL SOVIETS by KENNETH REXROTH PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR AS A YOUNG ANARCHIST by KENNETH REXROTH |
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