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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POINT OF VIEW, by CHRISTOPHER DARLINGTON MORLEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When the birch tree was cut down
Last Line: Said the wren.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway
Subject(s): Birch Trees; Birds; Trees
First Line: When the birch tree was cut down
Last Line: Said the wren.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hall, Galway
Subject(s): Birch Trees; Birds; Trees
WHEN the birch tree was cut down
The birds came and sat on the trunk
And gossiped.
In this tree I found the largest caterpillar I ever ate,
Said the robin.
In this tree I met my first wife,
Said the wren.
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