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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MAXIMS FOR THE OLD HOUSE: THE PORCH, by ANNA HEMPSTEAD BRANCH Poet's Biography
First Line: I reach abroad my wistful palms
Last Line: That these old rooms may better be.
Subject(s): Houses
First Line: I reach abroad my wistful palms
Last Line: That these old rooms may better be.
Subject(s): Houses
I reach abroad my wistful palms,
As beggars cry, "An alms, an alms."
Leave thou some kindliness in me
That these old rooms may better be.
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