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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BEFORE THE BATTLE, by SIEGFRIED SASSOON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Music of whispering trees
Last Line: O river of stars and shadows, lead me through the night.
Subject(s): Soldiers' Writings; World War I; First World War
First Line: Music of whispering trees
Last Line: O river of stars and shadows, lead me through the night.
Subject(s): Soldiers' Writings; World War I; First World War
MUSIC of whispering trees
Hushed by a broad-winged breeze
Where shaken water gleams;
And evening radiance falling
With reedy bird-notes calling.
O bear me safe through dark, you low-voiced streams.
I have no need to pray
That fear may pass away;
I scorn the growl and rumble of the fight
That summons me from cool
Silence of marsh and pool
And yellow lilies is landed in light
O river of stars and shadows, lead me through the night.
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