Classic and Contemporary Poetry

HOMING, by ARNA BONTEMPS Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Sweet timber land
Last Line: And screaming bitterly?

Sweet timber land
Where soft winds blow
The high green tree
And fan away the fog!
Ah fragrant stream
Where thirsty creatures go
And strong black men
Hew the heavy log!

Oh broken house
Crumbling there alone.
Wanting me!
Oh silent tree
Must I always be
A wild bird
Riding the wind
And screaming bitterly?