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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
INDIVIDUALITY, by RUTH ROWLETT CHURCH First Line: The tree that stands alone - in majesty Last Line: As to the ones who stand alone supreme. Subject(s): Identity | |||
The tree that stands alone -- in majesty Restricted not by crowding mates alarm; Nor in such elegance of life and grace Shall ever eerie souls be found to warm For conquerors only, hold this sacred place. A man's like that, who in his bosom holds The sacred elements of the man supreme: In conquering he conquers first of all His own desires that are of baser mien That he might rise to regal power's call. On land, on sea -- 'tis thus with all of life: Some always hold the tenets for acclaim While others add their beauty, strength, repose To make a fitting background for the scene. But who can say like plaudits go to those As to the ones who stand alone supreme. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MY SKELETON, MY RIVAL by DAVID IGNATOW THE CARIBBEAN: LANGUAGE AS TRANSLUCENT IMMINENCE by WILL ALEXANDER THINGS (FOR AN INDIAN) TO DO IN NEW YORK (CITY) by SHERMAN ALEXIE IF I STAND IN MY WINDOW by LUCILLE CLIFTON THE WAY IT WAS by LUCILLE CLIFTON BESIDE MILL RIVER by MADELINE DEFREES LOST GEESE by RUTH ROWLETT CHURCH DOWN BY THE CARIB SEA: 6. SUNSET IN THE TROPICS by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON |
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