To Waken An Old Lady

William Carlos Williams

19 pages 38-minute read

William Carlos Williams

To Waken An Old Lady

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1917

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Small birds weather winter's harsh winds in Williams' imagist masterpiece, creating a deceptively simple meditation on aging and resilience. Test your understanding of this brief but layered poem that transforms everyday imagery into profound reflection.

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