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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NEGLECTED LEI, by MILDRED WATSON First Line: Like yellowed ancient ivory the flowers lie Last Line: A haunting fragrance -- and a memory. Subject(s): Leis | |||
Like yellowed ancient ivory the flowers lie Neglected on the pandanus mat where tired hands Have flung the lei that once was white against Dark breasts in pulsing rhythm of the dance. Soft petals open now in final breath To pour their perfume out upon the air And bring to drowsy senses, as a dream, A haunting fragrance -- and a memory. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MELE HOOIPOIPO by CHARLES W. KENN THE WHITE WITCH by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SECRET LOVE; SONG by JOHN CLARE MOTLEY: MUSIC by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE A PARTING SONG by WILLIAM AITKEN GREENES FUNERALLS: SONNET 5 by RICHARD BARNFIELD THE CEREMONY OF THE PRINTER'S APPRENTICE; A GERMAN MORALITY PLAY by WILLAM BLADES THE FAKENHAM GHOST by ROBERT BLOOMFIELD THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE |
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