Author Amy Lowell Swift like the tongues of lilies, Striped Amaryllis Thrusting out of cloven basalt. Amber and chalcedony, And the snapping of sand On rocks Glazed by the wind. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments