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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IN THE DOCK, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Pallid, mis-shapen he stands. The world's grimed thumb
Last Line: When howls man's soul, it howls inaudibly.
Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter
First Line: Pallid, mis-shapen he stands. The world's grimed thumb
Last Line: When howls man's soul, it howls inaudibly.
Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter
Pallid, mis-shapen he stands. The World's grimed thumb,
Now hooked securely in his matted hair,
Has haled him struggling from his poisonous slum
And flung him, mute as fish, close-netted there.
His bloodless hands entalon that iron rail.
He gloats in beastlike trance. His settling eyes
From staring face to face rove on -- and quail.
Justice for carrion pants; and these the flies.
Voice after voice in smooth impartial drone
Erects horrific in his darkening brain
A timber framework, where agape, alone,
Bright life will kiss good-bye the cheek of Cain.
Sudden like wolf he cries; and sweats to see
When howls man's soul, it howls inaudibly.
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