The Four Elements. Poem by Anne Bradstreet
The Four Elements.
The Fire, Air, Earth and water did contest
Which was the strongest, noblest and the best,
Who was of greatest use and might'est force;
In placide Terms they thought now to discourse,
That in due order each her turn should speak;
But enmity this amity did break
All would be chief, and all scorn'd to be under
Whence issu'd winds & rains, lightning & thunder
The quaking earth did groan, the Sky lookt black
The Fire, the forced Air, in sunder crack;
The sea did threat the heav'ns, the heavn's the earth,
All looked like a Chaos or new birth:
Fire broyled Earth, & scorched Earth it choaked
Both by their darings, water so provoked
That roaring in it came, and with its source
Soon made the Combatants abate their force
The rumbling hissing, puffing was so great
The worlds confusion, it did seem to threat
Till gentle Air, Contention so abated
That betwixt hot and cold, she arbitrated
The others difference, being less did cease
All storms now laid, and they in perfect peace
That Fire should first begin, the rest consent,
The noblest and most active Element.
Nice One, I like the setting, you're good keep it up my lady
Contest! ! With the muse of life. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
An interesting write on four elements like Fire, Air, Earth and Water. Beautiful poem. Enjoyed reading it.
Fire is the winner of the game. Very nice. enjoyed the game the four elements play and thanks for sharing such a nice poem.
I also love Avatar: The Last Airbender. Fire is definitely the best element. This poem is definitely a correct description of Aang when he is in the avatar state. As for the elements that didn't win, I only have one thing to say: That's rough buddy
The Fire, Air, Earth and water did contest Which was the strongest, noblest and the best, Who was of greatest use and might'est force; In placide Terms they thought now to discourse, Beautifully described about the elements. Thanks for sharing it.
The Fire, Air, Earth and water did contest Which was the strongest, noblest and the best, Who was of greatest use and might'est force; In placide Terms they thought now to discourse, That in due order each her turn should speak; - - - - - - - - - - - - -Might as well expect political debate to remain polite. What a wordsmith this poet was.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Such an interesting poem about the four elements.... Really enjoyed reading... Thanks for posting....