Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BUILDER, by CAROLINE GILTINAN Poet's Biography First Line: The edges of the stones are sharp Last Line: Until a temple stands. Alternate Author Name(s): Harlow, Leo P., Mrs. Subject(s): Buildings & Builders | ||||||||
The edges of the stones are sharp, But I shall travel far For I must seek and seek and seek Wherever such stones are. I am building me a secret place With stones that cut my hands; But I must build and build and build Until a temple stands. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE BUILDINGS by WENDELL BERRY INCONGRUOUS BUILDERS by AIME CESAIRE HAIL TEESSIDE! by CECIL DAY LEWIS BUILDING A PAINTING A HOME by BOB HICOK OVERNIGHT, A ROSE by CAROLINE GILTINAN |
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