Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AN UPPER CHAMBER, by FRANCES BANNERMAN First Line: I came into the city and none knew me Last Line: Shall I find that little chamber as of old! Subject(s): Solitude; Loneliness | ||||||||
I CAME into the City and none knew me; None came forth, none shouted 'He is here! Not a hand with laurel would bestrew me, All the way by which I drew anear -- Night my banner, and my herald Fear. But I knew where one so long had waited In the low room at the stairway's height, Trembling lest my foot should be belated, Singing, sighing for the long hours' flight Towards the moment of our dear delight. I came into the City when you hail'd me Saviour, and again your chosen Lord: -- Not one guessing what it was that fail'd me, While along the way as they adored Thousands, thousands, shouted in accord. But through all the joy I knew -- I only -- How the hostel of my heart lay bare and cold, Silent of its music, and how lonely! Never, though you crown me with your gold, Shall I find that little chamber as of old! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...IN ABEYANCE by DENISE LEVERTOV IN A VACANT HOUSE by PHILIP LEVINE SUNDAY ALONE IN A FIFTH FLOOR APARTMENT, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS by WILLIAM MATTHEWS SILENCE LIKE COOL SAND by PAT MORA |
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