Christopher Morley - On Naming a House

Christopher Morley - On Naming a House

WHEN I a householder became br I had to give my house a name. br br I thought I'd call it 'Poplar Trees,' br Or 'Widdershins' or 'Velvet Bees,' br Or 'Just Beneath a Star.' br Or 'As You Like It,' 'If You Please,' br Or 'Nicotine' or 'Bread and Cheese,' br 'Full Moon' or 'Doors Ajar.' br br But still I sought some subtle charm, br Some rune to guard my roof from harm br And keep the devil far; br A thought of this, and I was saved! br I had my letter-heads engraved br The House Where Brown Eyes Are.


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Uploaded: 2014-11-10

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