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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO ARMS, by LOUIS UNTERMEYER Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Who can be dull or wrapped in unconcern
Last Line: Out of this arrogant and blundering age.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lewis, Michael
Subject(s): Social Problems
First Line: Who can be dull or wrapped in unconcern
Last Line: Out of this arrogant and blundering age.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lewis, Michael
Subject(s): Social Problems
WHO can be dull or wrapped in unconcern
Knowing a world so clamorous and keen;
A world of ardent conflict, honest spleen,
And healthy, hot desires too swift to turn;
Vivid and vulgar—with no heart to learn...
See how that drudge, a thing unkempt, unclean,
Laughs with the royal laughter of a queen.
Even in her the eager fires burn.
Who can be listless in these stirring hours
When, with athletic courage, we engage
To storm, with fierce abandon, sterner powers
And meet indifference with a joyful rage;
Thrilled with a purpose and the dream that towers
Out of this arrogant and blundering age.
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