The Rose of Battle (Poem by William Butler Yeats)
The Rose of Battle By William Butler Yeats Rose of all Roses, Rose of all the World! The tall thought-woven sails, that flap unfurled Abo…
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To the Rose Upon the Rood of Time (Poem by William Butler Yeats)
To the Rose Upon the Rood of Time By William Butler Yeats Red Rose, proud Rose, sad Rose of all my days! Come near me, while I sing the …
The Rose and the Grave (Poem by Victor Hugo)
The Rose and the Grave By Victor Hugo The Grave said to the rose "What of the dews of dawn, Love's flower, what end is theirs?" …
The Invitation (Poem by Robert Burns)
The Invitation By Robert Burns The King’s most humble servant I, Can scarcely spare a minute; But I am yours at dinner-time, Or else the dev…
Whan I Sleep I Dream (Poem by Robert Burns)
Whan I Sleep I Dream By Robert Burns (1) Whan I sleep I dream, Whan I wauk I’m eerie, Sleep I canna get, For thinkin’ o’ my dearie. (2) Lane…
Woolloomooloo (Poem by C. J. Dennis)
Woolloomooloo By C. J. Dennis Here's a ridiculous riddle for you: How many o's are there in Woolloomooloo? Two for the W, two for the m,…
Ventures (Poem by Emily Dickinson)
Ventures By Emily Dickinson Finite to fail, but infinite to venture. For the one ship that struts the shore Many's the gallant, overwhelmed …
The Great Day (Poem by William Butler Yeats)
The Great Day By William Butler Yeats Hurrah for revolution and more cannon-shot! A beggar upon horseback lashes a beggar on foot. Hurrah for revolu…
Elephants of the Gun-Teams (Poem by Rudyard Kipling)
Elephants of the Gun-Teams By Rudyard Kipling We lent to Alexander the strength of Hercules, The wisdom of our foreheads, the cunning of our knees. …