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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AN EVENING WALK, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poet's Biography First Line: Beyond the clash and clang of cars Last Line: The wraith of aaron burr! Subject(s): Burr, Aaron (1756-1836); New York City; Manhattan; New York, New York; The Big Apple | |||
Beyond the clash and clang of cars, The clamorous rush of trade, One night at earliest peer of stars, Apart alone I strayed. Crossing a little square where eve Descended, pensive-eyed, Lo, a soft touch upon my sleeve,— A slim form at my side! He bowed with old-time courtesy, And words urbane on lip, Craving, in gracious wise, of me A twilight comradeship. His hat was strange; his coat was strange; His mien had subtle grace; Emotions swept in restless change Across his shadowed face. He dwelt upon the lapse of years; His voice, smooth-toned and low, Compassed the ecstasies and tears Of those dead long ago. His speech with anecdote was fraught Of bygone beau and dame, And evermore the sound I caught Of Blennerhasset's name. At length I shrank as though a-cold; Methought I heard a moan, And when I turned my eyes, behold, I was once more alone! My questioning heart within my side Gave sudden startled stir;— I had companioned, stride for stride, The wraith of Aaron Burr! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...READY FOR THE CANNERY by BERTON BRALEY TRANTER IN AMERICA by AUGUST KLEINZAHLER MEETING YOU AT THE PIERS by KENNETH KOCH FEBRUARY EVENING IN NEW YORK by DENISE LEVERTOV ON 52ND STREET by PHILIP LEVINE THREE POEMS FOR NEW YORK by JOSEPHINE MILES NEW YORK SUBWAY by HILDA MORLEY |
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