In The Desert Poem by Stephen Crane

In The Desert

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In the desert
I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
who, squatting upon the ground,
Held his heart in his hands,
And ate of it.
I said, "Is it good, friend?"
"It is bitter -- bitter," he answered;
"But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart."

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Cosmas Mairosi 03 January 2018

The poem clutches, and chills my nerves!

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Rajnish Manga 01 November 2016

Though, very unlikely, I like the theme and the narrative that brings to fore the enigma of human nature. Thanks.

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Julie Robertson 27 March 2015

This poem is my all-time favorite

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