Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, DISARMED, by JEAN RASEY



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DISARMED, by                    
First Line: Though time cut back so sharply
Last Line: With which time harassed me.
Subject(s): Time


Though time cut back so sharply
Upon Life's open field
I did not learn to parry
With laughter as my shield.
I held my shield before me
Until the first red stain
Brought the realization
Of sudden bitter pain.

So mockingly Time used me,
So prodigal of zeal,
It seemed that he would never
Sheathe his pointed steel.
But now his thrusts are harmless --
Mine the victory!
My shield has snapped the rapier
With which Time harassed me.





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