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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MARCH, by JEWELL E. MATTHEWS
First Line: March is a tender tyrant: he tramples in
Last Line: March is a tender tyrant.
Subject(s): March (month)
First Line: March is a tender tyrant: he tramples in
Last Line: March is a tender tyrant.
Subject(s): March (month)
March is a tender tyrant: He tramples in
The frightened world to discipline;
He breaks an oak tree's stalwart bough,
And ruffs a pine tree's priestly brow,
And hurls a windy javelin.
Samson, strong, is of his kin,
Yet kindly is his heart within:
He stoops to kiss the iris now;
March is a tender tyrant.
He gently tilts the tulip's chin,
And bluets grow where he has been;
He parts the earth just to allow
The Easter lilies to take their bow;
March is a tender tyrant.
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