Modesties - A poem by Philip Larkin

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Modesties - A poem by Philip Larkin - Poetry Connection


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Philip Larkin - Modesties

Words as plain as hen-birds' wings 
Do not lie, 
Do not over-broider things - 
Are too shy. 

Thoughts that shuffle round like pence 
Through each reign, 
Wear down to their simplest sense 
Yet remain. 

Weeds are not supposed to grow 
But by degrees 
Some achieve a flower, although 
No one sees.

Added: Feb 20 2003 | Viewed: 2402 times | Comments (0)

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Poet: Philip Larkin Poem: Modesties Volume: XX Poems Year: Published/Written in 1949 Poem of the Day on: Nov 25 2004 There are no comments for this poem. Why not be the first one to post something about it? Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Modesties, has not yet been commented on. You can click here to be the first to post a comment about it. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Philip Larkin with others on the Poetry Connection poetry forum!

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Modesties Volume: XX Poems Year: Published/Written in 1949 Last read: 2008-09-03 23:02:15 Poem of the Day on: Nov 25 2004 Viewed 2402 times. Added Feb 20 2003.

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