Author Ralph Waldo Emerson History & prophecy are alike It matters little if thou read Backward or forth a frivolous creed Alike unworthy thou hast learned The world was drowned & shall be burned As if man's Spirit were some cat Loved its old barn to end with that 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