‘Then we will have tonight!’ we said.

And sweet’s the air with curly smokeFrom all my burning bridges.

Some men never look at you;And that cleans up the matter.

And sit a moment, to defineHis means of self-protection.How truly fortified is he!Where is the beast his doubleIn forethought of emergencyAnd readiness for trouble?Recall his figure, and his shade-How deftly planned and clearlyFor slithering through the dappled gladeUnseen, or pretty nearly.Yet should an alien eye discernHis presence in the woodland,How little has he left to…

A hag came and listenedAt the white church door,A-hearing her that bore meAnd all my kith and kinConsiderately, for me,Renouncing sin.While some gave me corals,And some gave me gold,And porringers, with moralsAgreeably scrolled,The hag stood, buckledIn a dim gray cloak;Stood there and chuckled,Spat, and spoke:‘There’s few enough in life’llBe needing my help,But I’ve got a…

All silver-like and calm and bright-We’ve not had stars like that again!‘And she was such a gentle thingTo birth a baby in the cold.The barn was dark and frightening-This new one’s better than the old.‘I mind my eyes were full of tears,For I was young, and quick distressed,But she was less than me in yearsThat…

I see acquaintances and friendsAccumulating dividends,And making enviable namesIn science, art, and parlor games.But I, despite expert advice,Keep doing things I think are nice,And though to good I never come-Inseparable my nose and thumb!