Lindsay

Famous quotes containing the word lindsay:

“Coal-black maidens with pearls in their hair,
Knee skirts trimmed with the jassamine sweet,
And bells on their ankles and little black feet.”
—Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931)

“It breaks his heart that kings must murder still,
That all his hours of travail here for men
Seem yet in vain. And who will bring white peace
That he may sleep upon his hill again?”
—Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931)

“Sleep softly . . . eagle forgotten . . . under the stone.”
—Vachel Lindsay (1879–1931)