I speak of love that comes to mind:
The moon is faithful, although blind;
She moves in thought she cannot speak.
Perfect care has made her bleak.

I never dreamed the sea so deep,
The earth so dark; so long my sleep,
I have become another child.
I wake to see the world go wild.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Allen Ginsberg's poem An Eastern Ballad

2 Comments

  1. Parvej Sheikh says:

    I never dreamed the poem so deep,
    The poem so dark, so long my sleep.
    My exam is near, I am finish.

  2. Fenrik says:

    it’s so deep… hmmm

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