Contents -BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD

Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.

The Sweeper

Agnes Lee

FRAIL, wistful guardian of the broom,

The dwelling’s drudge and stay,

Whom destiny gave a single task—

To keep the dust away!

Sweep off the floor and polish the chair.

It will not always last.

Some day, for all your arms can do,

The dust will hold you fast.