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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POOR OLD CANNON, by ELINOR WYLIE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Upbroke the sun
Last Line: "though I split my throat."
Alternate Author Name(s): Benet, William Rose, Mrs.
First Line: Upbroke the sun
Last Line: "though I split my throat."
Alternate Author Name(s): Benet, William Rose, Mrs.
Upbroke the sun
In red-gold foam;
Thus spoke the gun
At the Soldiers' Home:
"Whenever I hear
Blue thunder speak
My voice sounds clear,
But little and weak.
"And when the proud
Young cockerels crow
My voice sounds loud,
But gentle and low.
"When the mocking-bird
Prolongs his note
I cannot be heard
Though I split my throat."
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