William Carlos Williams

Here you will find the Poem Peace on Earth of poet William Carlos Williams

Peace on Earth

The Archer is wake! 
The Swan is flying! 
Gold against blue 
An Arrow is lying. 
There is hunting in heaven-- 
Sleep safe till tomorrow.

The Bears are abroad! 
The Eagle is screaming! 
Gold against blue 
Their eyes are gleaming! 
Sleep! 
Sleep safe till tomorrow.

The Sisters lie 
With their arms intertwining; 
Gold against blue 
Their hair is shining! 
The Serpent writhes! 
Orion is listening! 
Gold against blue 
His sword is glistening! 
Sleep! 
There is hunting in heaven-- 
Sleep safe till tomorrow.