Youth And Death Poem by Emma Lazarus

Youth And Death

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What hast thou done to this dear friend of mine,
Thou cold, white, silent Stranger? From my hand
Her clasped hand slips to meet the grasp of thine;
Here eyes that flamed with love, at thy command
Stare stone-blank on blank air; her frozen heart
Forgets my presence. Teach me who thou art,
Vague shadow sliding 'twixt my friend and me.
I never saw thee till this sudden hour.
What secret door gave entrance unto thee?
What power in thine, o'ermastering Love's own power?

Friday, April 16, 2010
Topic(s) of this poem: friend,power
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Emma Lazarus

Emma Lazarus

New York City / United States
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