PoemHunter.com

Question by May Swenson

11/23/2008 8:44:52 AM
Home Poets Poems Lyrics Quotations Music Forum Search Member Area Poetry E-Books Sites Mini Quiz
 

POEMS

LYRICS

MUSIC

QUOTATIONS

SEARCH

   
May Swenson May Swenson
(1919 - 1989)
Free Poetry E-Book:
6 poems of May Swenson

File Size: 63k  File Format: Acrobat Reader
To download the eBook right-Click on the title and select "Save Target As". more ebooks >>
   • Biography  Poems  Quotations  Comments  More Info  Stats 

 
 
<< prev. poem Poems by May Swenson: 3 / 6 next poem >>
  
 
Question
 
  Body my house
my horse my hound
what will I do
when you are fallen

Where will I sleep
How will I ride
What will I hunt

Where can I go
without my mount
all eager and quick
How will I know
in thicket ahead
is danger or treasure
when Body my good
bright dog is dead

How will it be
to lie in the sky
without roof or door
and wind for an eye

With cloud for shift
how will I hide?

May Swenson


Read poems about / on: horse, dog, house, sleep, wind, sky, hunting

#476
in Top500
 

User Rating:

6.7 /10
(22 votes)



 
Comments about this poem (Question by May Swenson)  more comments >>
Click here to write your comments about this poem (Question by May Swenson)
 
Percy Dovetonsils (3/6/2007 4:25:00 PM)
May Swenson (1913-1989)


I wonder what it would be like
to love May Swenson
now that she hides in the wind.

Lying in the sky
wearing clouds for a shift
she solemnly smiles
through the mist.
I hear her throb
in the blood
of my ears.
She tickles
the hairs
on my wrist.


“You’re not alone
it only seems
that way.
I’m with you
every moment
of the day.”
Laurie Carter (12/29/2006 1:45:00 PM)
'Question' affects me deeply because Ms. Swenson doesn't provide an answer, or a tidy solution, and it helps that her use of poetic devices is masterful.
This poem is heartbreakingly sad and poignant, it makes me run to Gerard Manley Hopkins for comfortable answers, even though his 'Margaret are you grieving...' has the same theme.

Read all 2 comments >>
People who read May Swenson also read: More classic poets:

The complete list >>

Lyrics

The complete list >>

QuickPoll
Overall, how would you rate our website?
Very good
Rather good
Fair
Rather poor
Very poor

 Search in the World Poetry Database => 

 Search:   in:      tips
Hide the search box!

E-MAIL THIS PAGE TO A FRIEND - Found this page interesting? Recommend it to your friend! 
 Your E-mail:  
 Friend's Email:  
   
Your
Message:

 

(c) Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge..  About Us | Copyright notice | Privacy statement | Help
11/23/2008 8:44:52 AM. You Are Here: Question by May Swenson

Home | Poets | Poems | Lyrics | Music | Quotations | Forum | Search | Random Poem | Free Poetry eBooks | Contests | Sites |
Submit a Poem | Manage Your Poems | Contact Us

Christmas Poems | Love Poems | Pablo Neruda | Death Poems | Sad Poems | Birthday Poems | Wedding Poems | Annabel Lee | Sorry Poems | Winter Poems