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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, by FLORENCE ESTELLE BRYANT First Line: Proudly she rears her head on high Last Line: And look in disdain on the old queen's bier! | |||
Proudly she rears her head on high, Stretching her arms into the sky. Fleecy clouds have veiled her eyes From dazzling sunbeams, as daylight dies. The strong wind holds her in his embrace, And boldly strives to uncover her face. In quiet aloofness she towers above Discarded remains of the city's love. Tomorrow, perhaps, a new bride will appear, And look in disdain on the old queen's bier! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...VERSES FROM THE GRANDE CHARTREUSE by MATTHEW ARNOLD A LITTLE WHILE by HORATIO (HORATIUS) BONAR THE WIDOW AT WINDSOR by RUDYARD KIPLING THE GHOSTS OF THE BUFFALOES by NICHOLAS VACHEL LINDSAY THE WARNING by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW THE FAMILY MAN by JOHN GODFREY SAXE |
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