Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO HELEN KELLER, by JOHN HAYNES HOLMES Poet's Biography First Line: You are one of our great spirits Last Line: You are a flaming beacon for us all. Subject(s): Keller, Helen (1880-1968); Life; Love; Soul | ||||||||
You are one of our great spirits. You have explored open ways into realms of darkness, And by your high example of achievement Brought emancipation to myriads of fettered souls. But more than this -- You have brought light to those Who have eyes and will not see, And truth to those who have ears and will not hear. In visions of a better day of justice, Peace and brotherhood for mankind, And in serene determination to speed The coming of that great day upon the earth, You are among the great leaders of our generation. I salute you with reverence and gratitude As I think of the clearness of your mind, The love of your heart And the valor of your spirit. Alike in your thought and life, You are a flaming beacon for us all. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE CRUEL FALCON by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE WHOLE SOUL by PHILIP LEVINE I KNOW MY SOUL by CLAUDE MCKAY HONORING THE SAND; IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH CAMPBELL by ROBERT BLY THE CHINESE PEAKS; FOR DONALD HALL by ROBERT BLY THE LIFE OF TOWNS: TOWN OF THE EXHUMATION by ANNE CARSON SONNET ON AN OLD BOOK (PICKED UP IN A SECOND-HAND BOOK SHOP) by JOHN HAYNES HOLMES |
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