Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
DocumentAmy Lowell
From “Lacquer Prints”
T
In his old age,
Wrote these words:
“Profiting by a beautiful spring day,
In this year of tranquillity,
To warm myself in the sun,
I received a visit from my publisher
Who asked me to do something for him.
Then I reflected that one should not forget the glory of arms,
Above all when one was living in peace;
And in spite of my age,
Which is more than seventy years,
I have found courage to draw those ancient heroes
Who have been the models of glory.”