Christopher Morley

Here you will find the Poem On Naming a House of poet Christopher Morley

On Naming a House

WHEN I a householder became 
I had to give my house a name.

I thought I'd call it 'Poplar Trees,' 
Or 'Widdershins' or 'Velvet Bees,' 
Or 'Just Beneath a Star.' 
Or 'As You Like It,' 'If You Please,' 
Or 'Nicotine' or 'Bread and Cheese,' 
'Full Moon' or 'Doors Ajar.'

But still I sought some subtle charm, 
Some rune to guard my roof from harm 
And keep the devil far; 
A thought of this, and I was saved! 
I had my letter-heads engraved 
The House Where Brown Eyes Are.