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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, by FLORENCE ESTELLE BRYANT First Line: Proudly she rears her head on high Last Line: And look in disdain on the old queen's bier! | |||
Proudly she rears her head on high, Stretching her arms into the sky. Fleecy clouds have veiled her eyes From dazzling sunbeams, as daylight dies. The strong wind holds her in his embrace, And boldly strives to uncover her face. In quiet aloofness she towers above Discarded remains of the city's love. Tomorrow, perhaps, a new bride will appear, And look in disdain on the old queen's bier! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ODE ON THE DEATH OF A FAVOURITE CAT, DROWNED IN A TUB by THOMAS GRAY LAMENT OF THE FRONTIER GUARD by LI PO WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL THE COUNTRY CLERGYMAN'S TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE; ELECTION BALLAD by THOMAS BABINGTON MACAULAY SONG OF THE BANNER AT DAY-BREAK by WALT WHITMAN THE DANUBE RIVER by C. HAMILTON AIDE MY LETTERS by RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM THE SECOND BROTHER; AN UNFINISHED DRAMA by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES |
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