Classic and Contemporary Poetry
KNIGHTS-ERRANT, by MARY CATHERINE (20TH CENTURY) First Line: Death is no foeman, we were born together Last Line: Love, thou wilt break my heart! Alternate Author Name(s): M., S. M. Subject(s): Death; Knights & Knighthood; Dead, The | ||||||||
Death is no foeman, we were born together; He dwells between the places of my breath, Night vigil at my heart he keeps and whether I sleep or no, he never slumbereth. Though I do fear thee, Knight of the Sable Feather, Thou will not slay me, Death! But one rides forth, accoutred all in wonder; I know thee, Life, God's errant that thou art, Who comes to make of me celestial plunder, To wound me with thy love's immortal smart! Life, thou wilt rend this flesh and soul asunder; Love, thou wilt break my heart! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A FRIEND KILLED IN THE WAR by ANTHONY HECHT FOR JAMES MERRILL: AN ADIEU by ANTHONY HECHT TARANTULA: OR THE DANCE OF DEATH by ANTHONY HECHT CHAMPS D?ÇÖHONNEUR by ERNEST HEMINGWAY NOTE TO REALITY by TONY HOAGLAND |
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