Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LIFE HIDDEN, by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Roses and lilies grow above the place Last Line: Her spirit is at peace where angels kneel. Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina Subject(s): Flowers; Life; Peace | ||||||||
Roses and lilies grow above the place Where she sleeps the long sleep that doth not dream. If we could look upon her hidden face Nor shadow would be there nor garish gleam Of light: her life is lapsing like a stream That makes no noise but floweth on apace Seawards; while many a shade and shady beam Vary the ripples in their gliding chase. She doth not see, but knows: she doth not feel, And yet is sensible: she hears no sound, Yet counts the flight of time and doth not err. Peace far and near; peace to ourselves and her: Her body is at peace in holy ground, Her spirit is at peace where Angels kneel. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HOW MANY NIGHTS by GALWAY KINNELL THE MOTTO by LOUISA SARAH BEVINGTON THE TRUE BEATITUDE by RUPERT BROOKE MAKING PEACE by DENISE LEVERTOV TWO SONGS OF PEACE: 1 by YEHUDA AMICHAI TWO SONGS OF PEACE: 2 by YEHUDA AMICHAI IT IS FINISHED' by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI ITALIA, IO TI SALUTO!' by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI THE HEART KNOWETH ITS OWN BITTERNESS' (2) by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI |
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