The Man With The Hoe (Written After Seeing Millet's World-Famous Painting) Comments
Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans
Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground,
The emptiness of ages in his face,
And on his back the burden of the world.
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Do you have a song of this peom the man with the hoe pharagraph or stanza number 4
There are so many beautiful things to look forward to and yes life is counter-balanced with burdens of all kinds..very well written poem..
Markham's poetry frequently references Classical themes, but remains relevant today. This is my favorite of his poems that I have read.
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Do you have a song of this peom the man with the hoe pharagraph or stanza number 4