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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
VAGABONDS, by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON Poet's Biography First Line: God gave unto the philistine Last Line: Life's vagabonds are we. Alternate Author Name(s): Faulks, Frederick J., Mrs. Subject(s): Philistines; Poverty | |||
GOD gave unto the Philistine, Who toils at desk and mart, The silver pieces broad and fine And broidered coat and smart, But gave, O brothers, for our part The roving foot and free; The children of the merry heart -- Life's vagabonds are we. The elder son hath glowing hearth And quiet home and house; The younger son hath all the earth Wherein he may carouse. The elder son his goodly spouse For once and all has ta'en; Upon the younger's tattered blouse More heads than one have lain. Then ho, for stirrup and for spur, Across the world -- away! Nor pause to snatch a kiss from her We courted yesterday. 'Tis some must dance and some must play, Some pay and some go free. God keep you, sirs, who stare and stay -- Life's vagabonds are we. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE WEALTH OF THE DESTITUTE by DENISE LEVERTOV EMPTY PITCHFORKS by THOMAS LUX FUNERAL SERVICE by EVE MERRIAM A SMALL COUNTRY by CLARIBEL ALEGRIA DOCUMENTAL by CLARIBEL ALEGRIA NOTES ON POVERTY by HAYDEN CARRUTH SONG OF TWO CROWS by HAYDEN CARRUTH PENCIL STUB JOURNALS: CHOICES by JOHN CIARDI AT LAST WE KILLED THE ROACHES by LUCILLE CLIFTON A BOOK OF CELTIC VERSE (TO SEUMAS MACMANUS) by THEODOSIA (PICKERING) GARRISON |
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