Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WAIT A WHILE!, by HEINRICH HEINE


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WAIT A WHILE!, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Because my lightnings are so striking
Last Line: And many a steeple proud give way.
Subject(s): Storms


BECAUSE my lightnings are so striking,
You think that I can't thunder too!
You're wrong, for I've a special liking
For thunder, as I'll prove to you.

This will be seen with awful clearness
When the right moment is at hand;
You'll hear my voice in startling nearness, --
The word of thunder and command.

The raging storm will surely shiver
Full many an oak upon that day;
Each palace to its base shall quiver,
And many a steeple proud give way.





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