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Submitted Poems 157 total

Salad To make this condiment, your poet begs The pounded yellow of two hard-boiled eggs; Two boiled potatoes, passed through kitchen-sieve, Smoothness and softness to the salad give; Let onion atoms lurk within the bowl, And, half-su... – *by Sydney Smith*	added by naama 1 year ago
An Old Bachelor Twas raw, and chill, and cold outside, With a boisterous wind untamed, But I was sitting snug within, Where my good log-fire flamed. As my clock ticked, My cat purred, And my kettle sang. – *by Tudor Storrs Jenks*	added by naama 1 year ago
The Tree Of Life Broad daylight, with a sense of weariness! Mine eyes were closed, but I was not asleep, My hand was in my father's, and I felt His presence near me. Thus we often past In silence, hour by hour. What was the need Of interchangin... – *by Toru Dutt*	added by naama 1 year ago
Prehlad A terror both of gods and men Was Heerun Kasyapu, the king; No bear more sullen in its den, No tiger quicker at the spring. In strength of limb he had not met, Since first his black flag he unfurled, Nor in audacious courag... – *by Toru Dutt*	added by naama 1 year ago
Antarctic What tale is this which stirs a world of knaves Out of its grubbing to throw greasy pence Forth to the hat, and choke with eloquence In boastful prose and verse of doubtful staves? Four men have died, gentlemen, heroes, braves; ... – *by Thomas William Hodgson Crosland*	added by naama 1 year ago