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| 2321. | The Persian Version by Robert Graves | | Truth-loving Persians do not dwell upon
The trivial skirmish fought near Marathon.
As for the Greek theatrical tradition
Which represents that summ... |
| 2322. | The Caterpillar by Robert Graves | | Under this loop of honeysuckle,
A creeping, coloured caterpillar,
I gnaw the fresh green hawthorn spray,
I nibble it leaf by leaf away.
Down... |
| 2323. | Not to sleep by Robert Graves | | Not to sleep all the night long, for pure joy,
Counting no sheep and careless of chimes
Welcoming the dawn confabulation
Of birch, her children, wh... |
| 2324. | The Last Post by Robert Graves | | The bugler sent a call of high romance—
“Lights out! Lights out!” to the deserted square.
On the thin brazen notes he threw a prayer,
“G... |
| 2325. | Corporal Stare by Robert Graves | | Back from the line one night in June,
I gave a dinner at Bethune—
Seven courses, the most gorgeous meal
Money could buy or batman steal.
Fiv... |
| 2326. | The Snapped Thread by Robert Graves | | Desire, first, by a natural miracle
United bodies, united hearts, blazed beauty;
Transcended bodies, transcended hearts.
Two souls, now unalterab... |
| 2327. | Mr. Philosopher by Robert Graves | | Old Mr. Philosopher
Comes for Ben and Claire,
An ugly man, a tall man,
With bright-red hair.
The books that he’s written
No one can read.... |
| 2328. | The Poet in the Nursery by Robert Graves | | The youngest poet down the shelves was fumbling
In a dim library, just behind the chair
From which the ancient poet was mum-mumbling
A song abou... |
| 2329. | The Spoilsport by Robert Graves | | My familiar ghost again
Comes to see what he can see,
Critic, son of Conscious Brain,
Spying on our privacy.
Slam the window, bolt the door,
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| 2330. | The Lady Visitor in the Pauper Ward by Robert Graves | | Why do you break upon this old, cool peace,
This painted peace of ours,
With harsh dress hissing like a flock of geese,
With garish flowers?
W... |
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