Famous Poem

Christina Rossetti reflects on things that are heavy, brief, frail, and deep. She shares both concrete items and metaphorical ones, whether it’s a state of mind or moment in time. It’s a poem that makes the reader reflect on the meaning of life.

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It’s pure perfection, this poem. It couldn't have been said any better and yet be any more poetic and precise. Beautiful. This poem shall stand the test of time, For it's got so much...

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Famous Poem

What Are Heavy?

Christina Rossetti By more Christina Rossetti

What are heavy? Sea-sand and sorrow;
What are brief? Today and tomorrow;
What are frail? Spring blossoms and youth;
What are deep? The ocean and truth.

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  • Abishek by Abishek
  • 4 years ago

It’s pure perfection, this poem. It couldn't have been said any better and yet be any more poetic and precise. Beautiful.

This poem shall stand the test of time,
For it's got so much meaning
While it still rhymes.

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  • John by John
  • 5 years ago

I like this so much!

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  • Elizabeth LaPlante by Elizabeth LaPlante
  • 4 years ago

Yes, it is perfection! Every line is simple in its truth. Agreed, agreed, this poem has done its deed!

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