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Poet: Stephen Crane (Stephen Crane Art)
Poem: 3.
In the desert
Volume: The Black Riders & Other Lines
Year: Published/Written in 1905
Poem of the Day:
Jun 28 2000
Comment 62 of 62, added on November 4th, 2009 at 4:13 PM.
The key to the poem is this, 'it is my heart'.
The meaning is clear: for the self-possessed, the self-owned, even a bitter heart (the desert of mind and body, the anguish of harsh living) is better than paradise offered or crafted by another.
Henry Quirk from United States
Comment 61 of 62, added on October 10th, 2009 at 11:10 PM.
i think that it means that when we look at ourselves often we can only sense the worst parts, but this man's friend is content because he is content with himself and loves even the bitter parts.
also whats with all the pessimistic comments? can't you see this is a joyous poen?
anon
Comment 60 of 62, added on September 10th, 2009 at 1:53 AM.
The poem reminds me of a soldier after a battle. After many battles he becomes bitter. This would be a prime example of modern day Post Tramatic stress Syndrome. Even if you win the battle, and the war you are alone and resentful. RESENTMENT HURTS ONLY THE RESENTFUL.
DeWayne Allen from United States
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The key to the poem is this, 'it is my heart'.
The meaning is clear: for the self-possessed, the self-owned, even a bitter heart (the desert of mind and body, the anguish of harsh living) is better than paradise offered or crafted by another.
Henry Quirk from United States