Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
WinterCharles R. Murphy
From “Growth”
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Over the sacred snow that hides the land;
Now after stress of bitter storms endured
On the spent earth unmutinous ye stand.
However deep your roots are clasped there.
With the gaunt gesture of a saint’s uprising,
Ye are the resurrection that is prayer.