Versos English Elizabeth Bibesco Conceit

English poem

Conceit

by (1897–1945)

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A trembling leaf on an indifferent tree, Defiant foam rebelling at the sea, A drowsy flower surrendering to a bee— I wonder which is you, and which is me?

The smallest leaf is life to every tree, The furthest spray returneth to the sea, The tightest bud must open to a bee. If I am you, then, surely you are me?