Uphill - A poem by Christina Rossetti


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Christina Rossetti - Uphill

DOES the road wind uphill all the way? 
   Yes, to the very end. 
Will the day's journey take the whole long day? 
   From morn to night, my friend. 

But is there for the night a resting-place? 
   A roof for when the slow, dark hours begin. 
May not the darkness hide it from my face? 
   You cannot miss that inn. 

Shall I meet other wayfarers at night? 
   Those who have gone before. 
Then must I knock, or call when just in sight? 
   They will not keep you waiting at that door. 

Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak? 
   Of labour you shall find the sum. 
Will there be beds for me and all who seek? 
   Yea, beds for all who come.

Added: on November 25th, 2008 at 1:16 PM | Viewed: 3317 times | Comments (4)

Uphill - Comments and Information
Poet: Christina Rossetti Poem: Uphill Comment 4 of 4, added on April 30th, 2009 at 1:35 AM. I think this poem is about life, and the journeys it holds, not about death. The journeys that we take are often hard and tiring, 'uphill' and 'all day long', but when you get there it's worth it. Maddi from Australia Comment 3 of 4, added on December 6th, 2008 at 4:36 AM. where is the summary of the poem??????????????????????? sidharta kundu from India Comment 2 of 4, added on November 25th, 2008 at 1:16 PM. I really liked this poem. I was wondering if anyone had some feelings about this poem if you do could you email me i wanted to compare some things together about different people for a school project. My e-mail is babieblueye@yahoo.com thank you very much. Charissa from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Uphill, has received 4 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Christina Rossetti with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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Uphill Last read: 2009-11-23 16:34:30 Viewed 3317 times. Added on November 25th, 2008 at 1:16 PM.

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