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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: HOLLAND Matches Found: 48 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` A POLITICAL DISPATCH, by GEORGE CANNING Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In matters of commerce the fault of the dutch Last Line: Vous frapperez falck aves 20 per cent. Variant Title(s): The Dutch Subject(s): Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People A SPEECH PRESENTED UNTO KING JAMES AT A TILTING, by BEN JONSON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Two noble knights, whom true desire and zeal Last Line: If from a little spark he rise not fire. Subject(s): Rich, Henry. 1st Earl Of Holland; Rich, Robert, 2d Earl Of Warwick ADRIAN BLOCK'S SONG, by EDWARD EVERETT HALE Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hard aport! Now close to shore sail! Last Line: And I name it roses island. Subject(s): America - Exploration; Block, Adrian; Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People DOUBLE DUTCH, by MADELINE DEFREES Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Dutch on both sides of his family tree-now I can Last Line: I'm dutch. Alternate Author Name(s): Mary Gilbert, Sister; De Frees, Madeline Subject(s): Identity; Nations; Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People DUTCH LULLABY, by HOWARD A. PLUMMER Poem Text First Line: The weather-brown windmill swings to rest Last Line: "signaling, ""kindje, sleep." Subject(s): Netherlands; Yale University; Holland; Dutch People GIN, by PAUL BLACKBURN Poet Analysis Recitation by Author Poet's Biography Subject(s): Gin (liquor); Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People NATIONAL AIR: HOLLAND, by DIRK SMITS Poem Source First Line: Let all with dutch blood in their veins, whose love of home is strong Subject(s): National Song - Holland; Patriotism NIGHTFALL IN DORDRECHT, by EUGENE FIELD Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The mill goes toiling slowly around Last Line: "sleep, little tulip, sleep!" Subject(s): Dordrecht, Holland ON LORD HOLLAND'S SEAT NEAR MARGATE, KENT, by THOMAS GRAY Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Old and abandoned by each venal friend Last Line: And foxes stunk and litter'd in s. Pauls. Variant Title(s): Impromptu, On Lord Holland's Seat At Kingsgate Subject(s): Fox, Henry. 1st Baron Holland. (1705-74); Hate POSTPRANDIAL, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The dutch have taken holland,' so the schoolboys used to say Last Line: Another hans as handsome, -- as bright a man as he! Subject(s): Harvard University; Leland, Charles Godfrey (1824-1903); Netherlands; Phillips, Wendell (1811-1884); Holland; Dutch People STREETS OF PEARL AND GOLD, by CAROLYN KIZER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Within, walls white as canvas stretched to stain Last Line: As I try to keep us, here upon this page. Subject(s): Art & Artists; Netherlands; Poetry & Poets; San Francisco; Villages; Wharves; Women; Women's Rights; Holland; Dutch People; Piers; Feminism THE CHARACTER OF HOLLAND, by ANDREW MARVELL Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Holland, that scarce deserves the name of land Last Line: Vainly in hell let pluto domineer. Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE DUTCH PATROL, by EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When christmas-eve is ended Last Line: Proclaim 'tis christmas day. Subject(s): Christmas; Holidays; Memorial Day; Netherlands; New York City - Dutch Period; U.s. - Dutch Settlements; Nativity, The; Declaration Day; Holland; Dutch People THE LEAK IN THE DIKE; A STORY OF HOLLAND, by PHOEBE CARY Poem Text Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The good dame looked from her cottage Last Line: Divide the land from the sea! Subject(s): Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People THE NETHERLANDS, by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Water and windmills, greenness, islets green Last Line: And water seen -- Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE TRUCE, by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE Poem Text First Line: I have no feuds with warring life. We are Last Line: Be lost forever to a world of men. Subject(s): Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: A DREAM, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I had a quiet dream last night Last Line: That I could not speak a word. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Dreams; Netherlands; Travel; Nightmares; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: A GHOST STORY, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I lay awake past midnight Last Line: "pray do not be afraid!" Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Ghosts; Netherlands; Supernatural; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: A LETTER TO CORDELIA, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Perchance, on earth, I shall not see thee ever Last Line: Soothe flowers in spring. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: A NIGHT IN THE FISHERMAN'S HUT, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If the wind had been blowing the devil this way Last Line: Shall yield him my offerings, and make him my bow. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Fish & Fishing; Netherlands; Travel; Anglers; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: AUTUMN, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: So now, then, summer's over - by degrees Last Line: But wrinkles and red hair! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Autumn; Netherlands; Seasons; Travel; Fall; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: BLUEBEARD, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I was to wed young fatima Last Line: "that night, in her own fatal hair." Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: CHRIST'S SYMPATHY, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If jesus came to earth again Last Line: The moving of thy hand. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: CORDELIA, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Though thou never hast sought to divine Last Line: That must yearn after thine till it dies. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: DEATH-IN-LIFE, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Blest is the babe that dies within the womb Last Line: And curst that death which steals this life's disguise. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Death; Netherlands; Travel; Dead, The; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: FAILURE, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I have seen those that wore heaven's armor worsted Last Line: Last sentence! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Failure; Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: FATIMA, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: A year ago thy cheek was bright Last Line: When I talk in my dreams? Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: GOING BACK AGAIN, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I dreamed that I walked in italy Last Line: A knife across her throat. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Variant Title(s): Check To Song Subject(s): Dreams; Murder; Netherlands; Travel; Nightmares; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: JACQUELINE, COUNTESS OF HOLLAND, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Is it the twilight, or my fading sight Last Line: Thy hand, my husband, -- so -- upon thy breast! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Jacqueline Of Hainaut (1401-1436); Netherlands; Travel; Jacoba; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: KING LIMOS, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There once was a wicked, old, gray king Last Line: And the love in her two large eyes? Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: KING SOLOMON, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: King solomon stood, in his crown of gold Last Line: And they picked from the dust a golden crown. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Browning, Robert (1812-1889); Netherlands; Poetry & Poets; Solomon (10th Century B.c.); Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: LEAFLESS HOURS, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The pale sun, through the spectral wood Last Line: Is stolen the very snow. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: MACROMICROS, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: It is the star of solitude Last Line: The sea-nymphs wander and weep. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: METEMPSYCHOSIS, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: She fanned my life out with her soft little sighs Last Line: Yonder's my way now. Give place, if you please. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: MISANTHROPOS, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Day's last light is dying out Last Line: God succeeds at last! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: MYSTERY, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The hour was one of mystery Last Line: A song too sad for rhyme. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: ON MY TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The night's in november: the winds are at strife Last Line: To my twenty-fourth year. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Birthdays; Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: SMALL PEOPLE, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The warm moon was up in the sky Last Line: A man, -- to insult and to shoot! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: THE CANTICLE OF LOVE, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I once heard an angel, by night, in the sky Last Line: But there's one will not listen, and that one I love. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Love - Unrequited; Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: THE CASTLE OF KING MACBETH, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: This is the castle of king macbeth Last Line: Whom no one knows. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: THE FUGITIVE, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There is no quiet left in life Last Line: And drove her wild across the world! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: THE NORTH SEA, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: By the gray sand-hills, o'er the cold sea-shore; where, dumbly peering Last Line: Teach me unspoken, steadfast endurance; -- the silence of will! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; North Sea; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: THE PEDLER, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There was a man, whom you might see Last Line: O, yet we might........Good by! Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Peddlers & Peddling; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: THE SHORE, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Can it be women that walk in the sea-mist under the cliffs there? Last Line: The sorrow whose sound is the wind, and the roar of the limitless sea. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Seashore; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Beach; Coast; Shore; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: TO CORDELIA, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I do not blame thee, that my life Last Line: Have nothing left to dread. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Hope; Netherlands; Travel; Optimism; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips THE WANDERER: 5. IN HOLLAND: TO THE QUEEN OF SERPENTS, by EDWARD ROBERT BULWER-LYTTON Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I trust that never more in this world's shade Last Line: Kind offices to death. Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Owen; Lytton, 1st Earl Of; Lytton, Robert Subject(s): Netherlands; Travel; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips TRAVEL LETTER TO GAY FROM HOLLAND, by LILIE MICKEL Poem Text First Line: Here we saw dutch windmills Last Line: Mama, you and me. Subject(s): Netherlands; Holland; Dutch People WHERE I'VE BEEN ALL MY LIFE, by CAROLYN KIZER Poem Full Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Sirs, in our youth you love the sight of us Last Line: Come die with me in the mosques of rotterdam. Subject(s): China; Ethnic Identity; Identity; Netherlands; Rotterdam, Netherlands; Self-consciousness; Travel; Women; Women's Rights; Holland; Dutch People; Journeys; Trips; Feminism |
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