A Picture Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

A Picture

Rating: 2.8


I strolled last eve across the lonely down;
One solitary picture struck my eye:
A distant ploughboy stood against the sky—
How far he seemed above the noisy town!
Upon the bosom of a cloud the sod
Laid its bruised cheek as he moved slowly by,
And, watching him, I asked myself if I
In very truth stood half as near to God.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 11 March 2022

An insightful piece nicely put together.........

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Shaun Cronick 29 June 2020

Ella writes her poetry in sometimes big bold images, this is one to add to that list. And with a superbly written last line.

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Kayode Are 20 December 2017

Striking portrayal of toil as inspiration.

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Johnstown Center / Rock County / Wisconsin
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