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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE WOODPECKER, by WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I once a king and chief
Last Line: Chasing the prey.
Subject(s): Birds; Woodpeckers
First Line: I once a king and chief
Last Line: Chasing the prey.
Subject(s): Birds; Woodpeckers
I ONCE A KING AND CHIEF
Now am the tree-bark's thief,
Ever 'twixt trunk and leaf
Chasing the prey.
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