Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A LEAF FALLS, by LOU MALLORY LUKE First Line: The lyric rustle of a leaf Last Line: Shall claim eternity! Subject(s): Future Life; Leaves; Retribution; Eternity; After Life | ||||||||
The lyric rustle of a leaf In falling to the earth Is but the breath of victory Declaring a new birth. And if a leaf can sink to rest With song of certainty, I, too, with slipping of my breath Shall claim eternity! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...IKON: THE HARROWING OF HELL by DENISE LEVERTOV LEEK STREET by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR UNABLE TO FIND by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR THE AFTERLIFE: LETTER TO STEPHEN DOBYNS 3 by HAYDEN CARRUTH THE AFTERLIFE: LETTER TO STEPHEN DOBYNS: 1 by HAYDEN CARRUTH THE AFTERLIFE: LETTER TO STEPHEN DOBYNS: 2 by HAYDEN CARRUTH WRITING IN THE AFTERLIFE by BILLY COLLINS |
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