The Birch Tree at Loschwitz
Amy Levy
1861 to 1889
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Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. Take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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One moment I stand, then sudden
Lone and tall, with silver stem,
Like a human heart to mine.
The passionate wind of spring!
The passionate wind of spring-time
Let loose mine arms that cling:
The air is sunny and chill;
A birch tree stands apart;
The birch trees and the pine trees
It pulses, and leaps, and quivers,
Stirs in its leafy heart.
My arms around it twine;
O God! the lonely hillside,
At Loschwitz above the city
Grow thick upon the hill.
I lean against the birch tree,