There was set before me a mighty hill - A poem by Stephen Crane


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Stephen Crane - There was set before me a mighty hill

There was set before me a mighty hill,
And long days I climbed
Through regions of snow.
When I had before me the summit-view,
It seemed that my labour
Had been to see gardens
Lying at impossible distances.

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Poet: Stephen Crane Poem: 26. There was set before me a mighty hill Volume: The Black Riders & Other Lines Year: Published/Written in 1905 Comment 4 of 4, added on April 16th, 2006 at 3:05 PM. When one reaches the imagained destination, finds it still further off? Rao from United States Comment 3 of 4, added on October 22nd, 2005 at 6:07 AM. this beautiful poem reminds us of the fact that we often struggle to find a fairer view only to discover that we had it within reach al the time! carolyn from Netherlands Comment 2 of 4, added on April 17th, 2005 at 10:18 PM. I think this poem shows that we are all faced with problems. He knew where he wanted to go and what was on the other side, but he had to climb the hill before he could get it. Determination. Elizabeth from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, There was set before me a mighty hill, has received 4 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Stephen Crane with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Stephen Crane Poem: 26. There was set before me a mighty hill Volume: The Black Riders & Other Lines Year: Published/Written in 1905 Last read: May 9 2008, 12:21PM Viewed 3169 times. Added on April 17th, 2005 at 10:18 PM.

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