The Fairies Break Their Dances - A poem by A.E. Housman


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A.E. Housman - The Fairies Break Their Dances

The fairies break their dances 
And leave the printed lawn, 
And up from India glances 
The silver sail of dawn. 

The candles burn their sockets, 
The blinds let through the day, 
The young man feels his pockets 
And wonders what's to pay.

Added: on January 24th, 2007 at 8:34 PM | Viewed: 1007 times | Comments (1)

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Poet: A.E. Housman Poem: The Fairies Break Their Dances Comment 1 of 1, added on January 24th, 2007 at 8:34 PM. to me when i read this peom i see a man in an art exizbet looking for just the right painting that speeks to his soul....i guess that fairies just do it for him? Nicole from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Fairies Break Their Dances, 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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