Classic and Contemporary Poetry
COLONEL LINDBERG, by CALE YOUNG RICE Poet's Biography First Line: Tear the wings from his shoulders Last Line: Now let us forget. Subject(s): Dishonor; Nazis; Tyranny & Tyrants; National Socialism | ||||||||
Tear the wings from his shoulders; He has brought them to shame. The wings of his heart have shrivelled In a Nazi flame. Tear the wings from his shoulders, The wings of command, And let him wear his medal From a tyrant land. Tear the wings from his shoulders, Nor mention again his name Among the eagle fliers Whose fight is for more than fame. Tear the wings from his shoulders, And bow with regret He was once our youth and glory. Now let us forget. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...POPHAM OF THE NEW SONG: 7. SONG by NORMAN DUBIE GETTING LOST IN NAZI GERMANY by MARVIN BELL NAZI MOTHER by EVELYN NORCROSS SHERRILL A CHARM TO BRING CHILDREN (EGYPT, A.D. 100) by CALE YOUNG RICE A CHINESE POET by CALE YOUNG RICE A METAPHYSICIAN DREAMS by CALE YOUNG RICE A NEW COMET by CALE YOUNG RICE |
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