Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, DAWN (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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DAWN (1), by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Behold, as from a silver horn
Last Line: A victim shadow lies.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Dawn; Sunrise


Behold, as from a silver horn,
The sacerdotal night
Outpours upon his latest-born
The chrism of the light;
And bids him to the altar come,
Whereon for sacrifice
(A lamb before his shearers, dumb,)
A victim shadow lies.





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