Classic and Contemporary Poetry

LAST WORDS, by SYLVIA PLATH            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I do not want a plain box, I want a sarcophagus
Last Line: It will be dark, / and the shine of these small things sweeter than the face of ishtar
Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted, Mrs.
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The