Author Wallace Stevens There are no bears among the roses, Only a negress who supposes Things false and wrong About the lantern of the beauty Who walks there, as a farewell duty, Walks long and long. The pity that her pious egress Should fill the vigil of a negress With heat so strong! 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