The Chant of the Cross-Bearing Child

Series: Green Fields and Running Brooks and Other Poems

This poem explores themes of suffering and redemption through the image of a child bearing a cross. The speaker describes the child's innocence and purity, yet also notes their willingness to bear the weight of the cross, symbolizing the burden of sin. The poem suggests that even in childhood, one can be aware of the weight of responsibility and the need for sacrifice. AI Generated Content

~1879 CE
Available in: English
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