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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
INDIVIDUALITY, by RUTH ROWLETT CHURCH
First Line: The tree that stands alone - in majesty
Last Line: As to the ones who stand alone supreme.
Subject(s): Identity
First Line: The tree that stands alone - in majesty
Last Line: As to the ones who stand alone supreme.
Subject(s): Identity
The tree that stands alone -- in majesty
Restricted not by crowding mates alarm;
Nor in such elegance of life and grace
Shall ever eerie souls be found to warm
For conquerors only, hold this sacred place.
A man's like that, who in his bosom holds
The sacred elements of the man supreme:
In conquering he conquers first of all
His own desires that are of baser mien
That he might rise to regal power's call.
On land, on sea -- 'tis thus with all of life:
Some always hold the tenets for acclaim
While others add their beauty, strength, repose
To make a fitting background for the scene.
But who can say like plaudits go to those
As to the ones who stand alone supreme.
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