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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LEI, by MARGARET K. MORGAN First Line: For scattered isles of the south seas Last Line: You are my world. Subject(s): Leis | |||
ROOT Far scattered Isles of the South Seas, lonely isles; perhaps they are less lonely, less anguished, than am I, seeing ships, airships, every day. STEM Dark the sky, and dark the ocean stretch; only the lapping of water and the rustling of palm leaves; solitary the path of my loved one. FLOWER Ginger, shower-kissed from the hills... there was one who gave me a ginger lei... but he has gone to a far more enchanted Isle far distant. Auwe! FRUIT High up are the coconuts; so many things I want are out of reach. PETAL Sunset, shed your splendor along my path; I am travelling alone. LEI Out of the wide universe I have found you, whom I love; you are my thoughts. I shall weave them into a fragrant garland, one by one; you are my dreams. I shall weave the living, magic words, drawing you towards me; you are my world. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MELE HOOIPOIPO by CHARLES W. KENN NEGLECTED LEI by MILDRED WATSON OVERTONE by MARGARET K. MORGAN BUCOLIC COMEDY: FOX TROT by EDITH SITWELL A DREAM, FR. SONGS OF INNOCENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE THE BLUE-FLAG IN THE BOG by EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY RIDDLE: A STAR by MOTHER GOOSE THE COMPLAINT by JOSEPH BEAUMONT SATISFIED by HESTER A. BENEDICT |
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