Classic and Contemporary Poetry

ON FALLING ASLEEP BY FIRELIGHT, by WILLIAM MEREDITH            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Around the fireplace, pointing at the fire
Last Line: Turns softly on the hearth into that dust / isaiah said would be the serpent's meat
Alternate Author Name(s): Meredith, Morris
Subject(s): Bible; Religion; Theology