It is stern work, it is perilous work to thrust your hand in the sun And pull out a spark of immortal flame to warm the hearts of men. -Joyce Kilmer

 

It is stern work, it is perilous work to thrust your hand in the sun And pull out a spark of immortal flame to warm the hearts of men.


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This quote is just one of 5 total Joyce Kilmer quotes in our collection. Joyce Kilmer is known for saying 'It is stern work, it is perilous work to thrust your hand in the sun And pull out a spark of immortal flame to warm the hearts of men.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I think that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree.

Joyce Kilmer
218

It is stern work, it is perilous work to thrust your hand in the sun And pull out a spark of immortal flame to warm the hearts of men.

Joyce Kilmer
211
There is no peace to be taken/ With poets who are young,/ For they worry about the wars to be fought/ and the songs that must be sung. -Joyce Kilmer
183

The air is like a butterfly/ With frail blue wings/ The happy earth looks at the sky/ And sings.

Joyce Kilmer
142

But only God can make a tree.

Joyce Kilmer
138