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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DECLARATION, by FENTON JOHNSON Poet's Biography First Line: I love the world and all therein Last Line: Creation's mark, the kiss of god. | |||
I love the world and all therein: The painting, darkened souls who seek A brighter light, a sweeter hope, From those who drink the bubbling wine And eat the flesh of tender fowl; I love the pampered son af wealth, And pour on him my pity's oil, This world our God hath made for all, -- The East, the West, the black, the white, The rich, the poor, the wise, the dumb, -- And even beasts may share the fruit; No prison wall, but sunlight's glow, No rods of steel, but arms of love, For all that creep and walk and strive And wear upon their countenance Creation's mark, the kiss of God. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A PILGRIM OF THE DUSK by FENTON JOHNSON AT THE SHRINE OF MARY by FENTON JOHNSON AUNT JANE ALLEN by FENTON JOHNSON CHILDREN OF THE SUN by FENTON JOHNSON |
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