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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RIVER MEADOWS (IN FLOOD): 60, by ANDREW MARVELL Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Let others tell the paradox
Last Line: And pikes are taken in the pound.
Subject(s): Floods; Rivers
First Line: Let others tell the paradox
Last Line: And pikes are taken in the pound.
Subject(s): Floods; Rivers
Let others tell the Paradox,
How Eels now bellow in the Ox;
How Horses at their Tails to kick,
Turn'd as they hang to Leeches quick;
How Boats can over Bridges sail;
And Fishes do the Stables scale.
How Salmons trespassing are found;
And Pikes are taken in the Pound.
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