Author Charlotte Perkins Gilman So big, so black—so shapeless, so oppressive,So heavy, overhanging and excessive,Huge shadowy, bulk—a bier? a bush? no, worseA cross between a haystack and a hearse. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments