Classic and Contemporary Poetry

MIRIAM'S SONG, by ELEANOR WILNER            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Death to the first-born sons, always
Last Line: For the breast.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilner, Eleanor Rand
Variant Title(s): It's A Boy
Subject(s): Babies; Birth; Infants; Child Birth; Midwifery