Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WINTER RAIN, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX



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First Line: Falling upon the frozen world last night
Last Line: I look straight in the world's bold eyes, and smile.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs.
Subject(s): Fate; Grief; Rain; Winter; Destiny; Sorrow; Sadness


Falling upon the frozen world last night,
I heard the slow beat of the Winter rain --
Poor foolish drops, down-dripping all in vain;
The ice-bound Earth but mocked their puny might,
Far better had the fixedness of white
And uncomplaining snows -- which make no sign,
But coldly smile, when pitying moonbeams shine --
Concealed its sorrow from all human sight.
Long, long ago, in blurred and burdened years,
I learned the uselessness of uttered woe.
Though sinewy Fate deals her most skillful blow,
I do not waste the gall now of my tears,
But feed my pride upon its bitter, while
I look straight in the world's bold eyes, and smile.





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