Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE PROUD DEAD LADIES, by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH Poet's Biography First Line: Under the groined firmament of the cathedral Last Line: Too arrogant to stir even to the whispers of their lovers. Alternate Author Name(s): Beston, Henry, Mrs. Subject(s): Death; Dead, The | ||||||||
Under the groined firmament of the cathedral, In the eternal sunset of emblazoned windows Lie the dead ladies Who were too proud to rot Except in the palaces of God. Their effigies above them are haughty and delicate, Withdrawn into the secrecy of marble; Their long fingers rest lightly upon their breasts, And they close their eyes Indifferent to the glances upon them. The Virgin stands with her arms outstretched to every passerby But the dead ladies lie at their ease Too arrogant to stir even to the whispers of their lovers. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A FRIEND KILLED IN THE WAR by ANTHONY HECHT FOR JAMES MERRILL: AN ADIEU by ANTHONY HECHT TARANTULA: OR THE DANCE OF DEATH by ANTHONY HECHT CHAMPS D?ÇÖHONNEUR by ERNEST HEMINGWAY NOTE TO REALITY by TONY HOAGLAND ALL GOATS by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH SONG OF THE RABBITS OUTSIDE THE TAVERN by ELIZABETH JANE COATSWORTH |
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