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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BITTER CHOICE, by ELLEN MAGRATH CARROLL
First Line: I have leant upon a sword
Last Line: Blow wild!
Subject(s): Arms & Armor; Children; Swords; Wind; Weapons; Ammunition; Childhood
First Line: I have leant upon a sword
Last Line: Blow wild!
Subject(s): Arms & Armor; Children; Swords; Wind; Weapons; Ammunition; Childhood
I have leant upon a sword
Loving woman, man or child.
Now I armor me in ice:
Blow wind, blow fierce,
Blow wild!
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