Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LEAST OF THESE, by ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Lord, in thy courts Last Line: Dear friend, enter thou in!' Alternate Author Name(s): Q; Quiller-couch, A. T. Subject(s): God; Poverty | ||||||||
'LORD, in Thy Courts Are seats so green bestow'd, As there resorts Along the dusty road A cavalcade,King, Bishop, Knight, and Judge: And though I toil behind and meanly trudge, Let me, too, lie upon that pleasant sward, For I am weary, Lord. 'Christ, at Thy board Are wines and dishes drest That do afford Contentment to the best. And though with Poverty my bed hath been These many years, and my refreshment lean, With plenty now at last my soul acquaint, Dear Master, for I faint.' But through the grille, 'Where is thy Robe?' said He: 'Wouldst eat thy fill, Yet shirk civility?' 'My Robe, alas! There was a little child That shivered by the road' Swiftly God smiled: 'I was that Child,' said He, and raised the pin; 'Dear friend, enter thou in!' | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE WEALTH OF THE DESTITUTE by DENISE LEVERTOV EMPTY PITCHFORKS by THOMAS LUX FUNERAL SERVICE by EVE MERRIAM A SMALL COUNTRY by CLARIBEL ALEGRIA DOCUMENTAL by CLARIBEL ALEGRIA NOTES ON POVERTY by HAYDEN CARRUTH SONG OF TWO CROWS by HAYDEN CARRUTH PENCIL STUB JOURNALS: CHOICES by JOHN CIARDI AT LAST WE KILLED THE ROACHES by LUCILLE CLIFTON SAGE COUNSEL by ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCH |
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