Could Man Be Drunk Forever - A poem by A.E. Housman


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A.E. Housman - Could Man Be Drunk Forever

Could man be drunk for ever 
With liquor, love, or fights, 
Lief should I rouse at morning 
And lief lie down of nights. 

But men at whiles are sober 
And think by fits and starts, 
And if they think, they fasten 
Their hands upon their hearts.

Added: on February 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 AM | Viewed: 1186 times | Comments (1)

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Poet: A.E. Housman Poem: Could Man Be Drunk Forever Comment 1 of 1, added on February 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 AM. It seems to me the last line referes to control which is not normally what the phrase means. I'd like to know what other readers feel. I refer to the poem of Hausmanb Could Man Be drunk Forever DUCOVNY from France More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Could Man Be Drunk Forever, has received one comment so far. Click here to read it, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by A.E. Housman with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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Could Man Be Drunk Forever Last read: 2009-11-21 04:41:05 Viewed 1186 times. Added on February 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 AM.

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