Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
Peace on Earth
By William Carlos Williams
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The Swan is flying!
Gold against blue
An Arrow is lying.
There is hunting in heaven—
Sleep safe till tomorrow.
The Eagle is screaming!
Gold against blue
Their eyes are gleaming!
Sleep!
Sleep safe till tomorrow.
With their arms intertwining;
Gold against blue
Their hair is shining!
The Serpent writhes!
Orion is listening!
His sword is glistening!
Sleep!
There is hunting in heaven—
Sleep safe till tomorrow.