Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WAR IS KIND: 28, by STEPHEN CRANE Poet Analysis First Line: There was one I met upon the road Last Line: "poor soul,"" he said." Subject(s): Sin | ||||||||
There was one I met upon the road Who looked at me with kind eyes. He said: "Show me of your wares." And I did, Holding forth one. He said: "It is a sin." Then I held forth another. He said: "It is a sin." And so to the end. Always he said: "It is a sin." At last, I cried out: "But I have none other." He looked at me With kinder eyes. "Poor soul," he said. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SEVEN STREAMS OF NEVIS by GALWAY KINNELL CHANEL NO. 5 by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR BROTHERS: 4. IN MY OWN DEFENSE by LUCILLE CLIFTON THE RING AND THE CASTLE by AMY LOWELL APPELLATE JURISDICTION by MARIANNE MOORE THE BLACK RIDERS: 1 by STEPHEN CRANE |
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