Poetry & Verse
The waters chased him as he fled,
By Emily DickinsonSource: Emily Dickinson - PoetryDB (Public Domain)Short48 words
The waters chased him as he fled, Not daring look behind -- A billow whispered in his Ear, "Come home with me, my friend --...
This is a poetry & verse.
The waters chased him as he fled, Not daring look behind -- A billow whispered in his Ear, "Come home with me, my friend -- My parlor is of shriven glass, My pantry has a fish For every palate in the Year" -- To this revolting bliss The object floating at his side Made no distinct reply.
Sign up free to read the full illustration
Join fellow pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.
Sign Up FreeBest Used In
introductionillustrationconclusion
Powered by ChurchWiseAI
IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.