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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POET ON THE HEARTH, by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When fire is kindled on the dogs
Last Line: May light some master into fire!
Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets
First Line: When fire is kindled on the dogs
Last Line: May light some master into fire!
Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets
WHEN fire is kindled on the dogs,
But still the stubborn oak delays,
Small embers laid above the logs
Will draw them into sudden blaze.
Just so the minor poet's part:
(A greater he need not desire)
The charcoals of his burning heart
May light some Master into fire!
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