Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LAUGHERS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis First Line: Mary and maud have met at the door Last Line: Find a cause to make far merrier cries. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Laughter | ||||||||
Mary and Maud have met at the door, Oh, now for a din; I told you so: They're laughing at once with sweet, round mouths, Laughing for what? does anyone know? Is it known to the bird in the cage, That shrieketh for joy his high top notes, After a silence so long and grave -- What started at once those two sweet throats? Is it known to the Wind that he takes Advantage at once and comes right in? Is it known to the cock in the yard, That crows -- the cause of that merry din? Is it known to the babe that he shouts? Is it known to the old, purring cat? Is it known to the dog, that he barks For joy -- what Mary and Maud laugh at? Is it known to themselves? It is not, But beware of their great shining eyes; For Mary and Maud will soon, I swear, Find a cause to make far merrier cries. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...BUCOLIC COMEDY: THE FOX; FOR ANN PEARN by EDITH SITWELL THE GREAT CAROUSAL by LOUIS UNTERMEYER THE ORIGIN OF LAUGHTER by JOHN UPDIKE LAUGHING SONG, FR. SONGS OF INNOCENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE HER MERRIMENT by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES SONG OF THREE SMILES by WILLIAM STANLEY MERWIN MANDRAKE'S SONG; FRAGMENT by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES THE LAUGHING WOMAN by WILLIAM ROSE BENET A BIRD'S ANGER by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES |
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