Short Bestrew Poems
Short Bestrew Poems. Below are examples of the most popular short poems about Bestrew by PoetrySoup poets. Search short poems about Bestrew by length and keyword.
Too Late
He dances on the sand and waves,
white shirt in hand. 'The gold!'
He cries 'I've found the gold,
and ruby stones of deepest dye.'
Heedless, the cross-masts sink from sight.
Salt waters lap the arid shore.
Trickling tears now wet his cheeks,
for now he knows the reason why
white bones bestrew the golden strand
and vultures squat so patiently
upon yon head of bald-bare rock,...
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Categories:
bestrew, loneliness, lost, sea,
Form:
Blank verse
Too Late
He dances on the shore,
white shirt in hand,
and waves and waves.
The gold," he cries,
"I.ve found the gold
and ruby stones of deepest dye."
Heedless, the cross-masts
sink from sight.
Salt-water laps the shore.
Tears trickle down his cheeks,
for now he knows the reason why
white bones bestrew the golden strand
And vultures squat
so patiently upon
yonder head of bald-bare rock....
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Categories:
bestrew, allegory, dance, death,
Form:
Free verse