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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...THE CHIMNEY SWEEPER, FR. SONGS OF EXPERIENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE THE MOON by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES THE HILL WIFE: THE IMPULSE by ROBERT FROST LET THE LIGHT ENTER (THE DYING WORDS OF GOETHE) by FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER THE SEA by BRYAN WALLER PROCTER SONGS OF TRAVEL: 2. YOUTH AND LOVE: 1 by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON |
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