Classic and Contemporary Poetry

FACULTY-PARADE, by JOSEPH KLING
First Line: Tossing cap-tassel: crest of owls
Last Line: And owls. ....
Subject(s): Parades

Tossing cap- tassel: crest of owls,
Black gown and hood: livery of crows,
Lip-laugh and word-trill: chatter of magpies. ....

Purple damask,
Crimson satin,
Amethyst velvet,
Silvery plush,—
(For cape and cowl and gaping sleeve)
Glorious raiment,
All too beautiful
For magpies,
Crows
And owls. ....