Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HERE IN MY HAND, by ISABEL STEWART MCMEEKIN


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HERE IN MY HAND, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Here in my hand softly you laid
Last Line: I am a novice. I do not know.
Subject(s): Jade


Here in my hand softly you laid
This oldest and smallest fragment of jade,
Fragile and tangible keystone of years,
Amulet shriven and polished with tears,
Guarded and cherished tenderly when
It was more precious than forty strong men,
Is it translucent or faintly a green
Paler than April ever has seen,
Is it translucent, or whiter than snow?
I am a novice. I do not know.





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