Poetic Openings : Vachel Lindsay to Vachel Lindsay
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Cornfields :
First Line : The cornfields rise above mankind,
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Dandelion :
First Line : O dandelion, rich and haughty,
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Dangerous Little Boy Fairies :
First Line : In fairyland the little boys
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Doll Upon The Topmost Bough :
First Line : This doll upon the topmost bough,
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Drunkard's Funeral :
First Line : “Yes,” said the sister with the little pinched face,
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Drunkards In The Street :
First Line : The Drunkards in the street are calling one another,
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Eagle That Is Forgotten :
First Line : [John P. Altgeld. Born Dec. 30, 1847; died March 12, 1902]
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Empty Boats :
First Line : Why do I see these empty boats, sailing on airy seas?
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Encyclopaedia :
First Line : “If I could set the moon upon
Poet : Vachel Lindsay :
Poem : The Fairy Bridal Hymn :
First Line : [This is the hymn to Eleanor, daughter of Mab and a golden drone,