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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE WAY OF THE GODS, by STANTON ARTHUR COBLENTZ
First Line: In ancient times the hungry gods
Last Line: Is offered as before.
Subject(s): Religion; Theology
First Line: In ancient times the hungry gods
Last Line: Is offered as before.
Subject(s): Religion; Theology
In ancient times the hungry gods,
Imaged in wood or stone,
Enjoyed a living sacrifice
Of human flesh or bone.
Today the gods, more subtle, lurk
Where wheels and motors roar,
Though still the living sacrifice
Is offered as before.
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