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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LAND, by MARGERY ELDREDGE HOWELL
First Line: I have great need of land to hold
Last Line: Stars to secure the night.
Subject(s): Property; Possessions
First Line: I have great need of land to hold
Last Line: Stars to secure the night.
Subject(s): Property; Possessions
I have great need of land to hold,
Fields of my own to keep,
Rich soil for love and loyalty
Whose searching roots strike deep.
I would break ground and sow good seed,
That I may know once more
The reassurance of tall grain,
Sound for the winter store.
There must be beasts for me to tend;
I would be comforted
By the dumb faith of living things
That trust me to be fed.
My feet would walk a tranquil path
Along unhurried ways,
Where slowly-turning seasons cast
Their drift of quiet days.
I have great need of land to hold.
I claim my ancient right:
Familiar hills to shelter me,
Stars to secure the night.
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