|
|
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...A HYMN OF HATE by DOROTHY PARKER FROM THE GREATER TESTAMENT (XXII, XXIII, AND XXVI) by FRANCOIS VILLON AN INTERNATIONAL EPISODE (1889) by CAROLINE KING DUER APOLOGIA PRO POEMATE MEO by WILFRED OWEN SONNET: 2. FEBRUARY AFTERNOON by PHILIP EDWARD THOMAS DRUG STORE by JOHN VAN ALSTYN WEAVER |
| |