Author Christina Georgina Rossetti Oh what is earth, that we should buildOur houses here, and seek concealedPoor treasure, and add field to field,And heap to heap, and store to store,Still grasping more and seeking more,While step by step Death nears the door? 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