Classic and Contemporary Poetry

AUBADE, by AMY LOWELL Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: As I would free the white almond from the green husk
Last Line: I should see that in my hands glittered a gem beyond counting.
Subject(s): Almond Trees; Hands; Love; Trees

As I would free the white almond from the green husk
So I would strip your trappings off,
Beloved.
And fingering the smooth and polished kernel
I should see that in my hands glittered a gem beyond counting.