If Hands Could Free You, Heart - A poem by Philip Larkin


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Philip Larkin - If Hands Could Free You, Heart

If hands could free you, heart,
  Where would you fly?
Far, beyond every part
Of earth this running sky
Makes desolate?  Would you cross
City and hill and sea,
  If hands could set you free?

I would not lift the latch;
  For I could run
Through fields, pit-valleys, catch
All beauty under the sun--
Still end in loss:
I should find no bent arm, no bed
  To rest my head.

Added: on October 1st, 2004 at 9:47 PM | Viewed: 6466 times | Comments (2)

If Hands Could Free You, Heart - Comments and Information
Poet: Philip Larkin Poem: If Hands Could Free You, Heart Volume: The North Ship Year: Published/Written in 1943 Comment 2 of 2, added on March 4th, 2007 at 2:40 PM. philip Larkin is at the crossroads.He is being so emotional that he wants to give freedom to his heart. At the sametime, he believes that life without one's heart is useless and not worth it.That's why he prefers to live with his heart. Naeem from Jordan Comment 1 of 2, added on October 1st, 2004 at 9:47 PM. This poem is so true and so perfect and i wanted to complement you on a job well done someone should!! Jenna from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, If Hands Could Free You, Heart, has received 2 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Philip Larkin with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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If Hands Could Free You, Heart Volume: The North Ship Year: Published/Written in 1943 Last read: 2009-11-22 10:59:01 Viewed 6466 times. Added on October 1st, 2004 at 9:47 PM.

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