Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IN A CAFE, by FRANCIS LEDWIDGE Poet's Biography First Line: Kiss the maid and pass her round Last Line: Their hearts at peace, their god above them. Subject(s): Restaurants; Soldiers; World War I; Cafes; Diners; First World War | ||||||||
Kiss the maid and pass her round, Lips like hers were made for many. Our loves are far from us tonight, But these red lips are sweet as any. Let no empty glass be seen Aloof from our good table's sparkle, At the acme of our cheer Here are francs to keep the circle. They are far who miss us must -- Sip and kiss -- how well we love them, Battling through the world to keep Their hearts at peace, their God above them. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...D'ANNUNZIO by ERNEST HEMINGWAY 1915: THE TRENCHES by CONRAD AIKEN TO OUR PRESIDENT by KATHARINE LEE BATES THE HORSES by KATHARINE LEE BATES CHILDREN OF THE WAR by KATHARINE LEE BATES THE U-BOAT CREWS by KATHARINE LEE BATES THE RED CROSS NURSE by KATHARINE LEE BATES WAR PROFITS by KATHARINE LEE BATES THE UNCHANGEABLE by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN EVENING CLOUDS by FRANCIS LEDWIDGE |
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