Classic and Contemporary Poetry
OLD OR YOUNG, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis First Line: I questioned poetry, say, I said Last Line: Reprove me for my folly. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Aging | ||||||||
I questioned Poetry, Say, I said -- What am I, old or young? 'Young as the heart remains,' she smiled -- 'While laughter comes, and song.' Say, am I old or am I young? I asked Philosophy. 'The way that women look at you Should answer that' -- growled he. So, when I claim, by my high blood, A life still young and jolly, Women, with their indifferent looks, Reprove me for my folly. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AFTER THE GENTLE POET KOBAYASHI ISSA by ROBERT HASS MEMORY AS A HEARING AID by TONY HOAGLAND AMOROSA AND COMPANY by CONRAD AIKEN GRAY WEATHER by ROBINSON JEFFERS FROM THE SPANISH by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON A BIRD'S ANGER by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES |
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