#Americans
Once I saw mountains angry, And ranged in battle-front. Against them stood a little man; Aye, he was no bigger than my fing… I laughed, and spoke to one near m…
God fashioned the ship of the worl… With the infinite skill of an All… Made He the hull and the sails, Held He the rudder Ready for adjustment.
Once there was a man - Oh, so wise! In all drink He detected the bitter, And in all touch
Many workmen Built a huge ball of masonry Upon a mountain-top. Then they went to the valley below… And turned to behold their work.
The sage lectured brilliantly. Before him, two images: “Now this one is a devil, And this one is me.” He turned away.
You tell me this is God? I tell you this is a printed list, A burning candle, and an ass.
The impact of a dollar upon the he… Smiles warm red light, Sweeping from the hearth rosily up… With the hanging cool velvet shado… Moving softly upon the door.
A slant of sun on dull brown walls… A forgotten sky of bashful blue. Toward God a mighty hymn, A song of collisions and cries, Rumbling wheels, hoof-beats, bells…
UNWIND my riddle. Cruel as hawks the hours fly; Wounded men seldom come home to di… The hard waves see an arm flung hi… Scorn hits strong because of a lie…
God lay dead in heaven; Angels sang the hymn of the end; Purple winds went moaning, Their wings drip-dripping With blood
Two or three angels Came near to the earth. They saw a fat church. Little black streams of people Came and went in continually.
In heaven, Some little blades of grass Stood before God. “What did you do?” Then all save one of the little bl…
If there is a witness to my little… To my tiny throes and struggles, He sees a fool; And it is not fine for gods to men…
There were many who went in huddle… They knew not whither; But, at any rate, success or calam… Would attend all in equality. There was one who sought a new roa…
Your cross? The real cross Is made of pounds, Dollars or francs. Here I bear my palms for the sill…