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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PATRIOTISM, by ANONYMOUS First Line: To each his country dearer far Last Line: For poverty in canaan's land Subject(s): Jews;patriotism; Judaism | |||
TO each his country dearer far Than the throne of Solomon; Thorns from home, too, dearer are Than myrtle or than cinnamon. Joseph, in the pride of State, Ruling over Egypt's strand Sighed, and would have changed his fate. For poverty in Canaan's Land. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE RABBI'S SON-IN-LAW by SABINE BARING-GOULD A LITTLE HISTORY by DAVID LEHMAN FOR I WILL CONSIDER YOUR DOG MOLLY by DAVID LEHMAN JEWISH GRAVEYARDS, ITALY by PHILIP LEVINE NATIONAL THOUGHTS by YEHUDA AMICHAI SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#3): 2. ANGEL ... by MARVIN BELL TIS A LITTLE JOURNEY by ANONYMOUS |
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