The Experiment

You came and found me when the stars were blowing
          Like strewn petals flowering in the dark.
And throbbed against me in surrender, knowing,
          You only came to strike from me a spark.

The spark was struck and you were once more glowing.
          You laughed and left me here where all is still
Save for the sound roots make when they are growing
          And the rush of grasses on a windy hill.

    Original Citation

    Midland (Aug. 1926) 237.

    Word Count
    72
    Original Publication
    Date Published
    1926
    Complete Poems
    9
    Theme(s)
    First Line
    You came and found me when the stars were blowing
    Poetic Form
    closed