Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LITTLE CHURCH AROUND THE CORNER, by JOHN MYERS O'HARA Poet's Biography First Line: In meek seclusion where cathedrals vie Last Line: The convent gate of fra hilario. Subject(s): Church Of The Transfiguration, New York; Convents; Nuns; The Little Church Around The Corner | ||||||||
In meek seclusion where cathedrals vie, It shuns the shining dome and spires of pride; Content to nestle undiscerned beside The street where wealth and fashion pass it by; A refuge for the spirit's inmost sigh, With prayer's consoling hush to none denied; It keeps the faith for hearts that still confide, Renunciation that no pomps belie. And many pass its portal shrine nor stay The hurried step, impatient of its peace; But when the pageant vanishes with day And all the lures of gain and glory cease, One enters, sad as Dante, long ago, The convent gate of Fra Hilario. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ON THE WATERFRONT by WILLIAM ROSE BENET REPRISALS by WILLIAM ROSE BENET ECHOES OF SPRING: 2 by MATHILDE BLIND CISMA DE INGLATERRA: STANZA 1 by PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA SONGS OF THE SEA CHILDREN: 30 by BLISS CARMAN |
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