*The above poem was written for an high school English class. The project was to create a poem based off a single line found in a pre-existing work. I chose the line "One luminary clock against the sky" from Robert Frost's "Acquainted with the Night" (posted below). Pearl of the Night BY MARISSA MOSES One luminary clock against the sky amidst a sea of jewels doth fly. With amber glow and scarlet ring yon orb of fate, what wilt though bring? Thy solitary steadfast stare hath swallowed up mine every care. But if thou wilst yet linger nigh I promise thee I'll ne'er but sigh. Sweet bauble on thy patient wing eternally of thee I sing. As pensive as the cool night air yet moon my love wilt though be there? Acquainted with the Night BY ROBERT FROST I have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain--and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I have passed by the watchman on his beat And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet When far away an interrupted cry Came over houses from another street, But not to call me back or say good-bye; And further still at an unearthly height, One luminary clock against the sky Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right. I have been one acquainted with the night. |
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