Poetic Openings : George William Russell to George William Russell
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 35. Symbolism :
First Line : NOW when the spirit in us wakes and broods,
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 36. Immortality :
First Line : WE must pass like smoke or live within the spirit’s fire;
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 37. Mystery :
First Line : WHY does this sudden passion smite me?
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 38. A New World :
First Line : I WHO had sought afar from earth
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 39. Sacrifice :
First Line : THOSE delicate wanderers,
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 4. The Unknown God :
First Line : FAR up the dim twilight fluttered
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 40. Brotherhood :
First Line : TWILIGHT, a blossom grey in shadowy valleys dwells:
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 41. On A Hill-top :
First Line : BEARDED with dewy grass the mountains thrust
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 42. The Voice Of The Waters :
First Line : WHERE the Greyhound River windeth through a loneliness so deep,
Poet : George William Russell :
Poem : 43. Krishna :
First Line : I PAUSED beside the cabin door and saw the King of Kings at play,
