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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DISAPPOINTMENT, by JANE BARLOW Poet's Biography First Line: A twofold harm we hate in thy one name Last Line: Blithe laughter in the mask-reft face of fear. Subject(s): Disappointment | |||
A TWOFOLD harm we hate in thy one name, Thou who a bitter foe still enterest At doors set wide to greet the longed-for guest; A spy to track our hope the way she came, And stab her at the goal; a juggler's game, That tricks with least for most, and worst for best; Spiller of o'er-brimming joy-cups; Fate's old jest: A pleasure poisoned, and a frustrate fame. Thus many speak thy blame, and none denies; Yet some there be who dream that far from here Men meet thee as they fare in friendlier guise: Rued loss's gain, dawn-rose on midnight drear, Swift guide through wonder-gates of rapt surmise, Blithe laughter in the mask-reft face of Fear. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...INTERRUPTED MEDITATION by ROBERT HASS THE FATALIST: HOME by LYN HEJINIAN HOW IT ADDS UP by TONY HOAGLAND DISAPPOINTMENT by TONY HOAGLAND SENTIMENTAL EDUCATION by TONY HOAGLAND GRAY WEATHER by ROBINSON JEFFERS A CURLEW'S CALL by JANE BARLOW |
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