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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GARDEN, by JAMES HARRISON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Standing at the window at night
Last Line: A lord of shadows.
Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim
Subject(s): Gardens & Gardening; Growth; Shadows; Strength
First Line: Standing at the window at night
Last Line: A lord of shadows.
Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim
Subject(s): Gardens & Gardening; Growth; Shadows; Strength
Standing at the window at night
my shadow is the length of the garden -
I move a huge arm and
cause plants to spring up,
tomatoes to ripen.
My head is as large
as a strawberry bed and I can
cup two bales of straw in one hand.
I take pride in this strength,
fed by light and darkness,
wielded against my father's garden -
a lord of shadows.
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