The Donkey by G. K. Chesterton

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What happens when fishes flew and forests walked?

Back

It suggests a fantastical or surreal moment in time.

Front

What grew upon thorn according to the poem?

Back

Figs grew upon thorn.

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What was the state of the moon when the speaker was born?

Back

The moon was blood.

Front

How is the devil described in the poem?

Back

As a walking parody on all four-footed things.

Front

What does the speaker refer to themselves as?

Back

The tattered outlaw of the earth.

Front

What does the speaker keep?

Back

Their secret still.

Front

What did the speaker experience that was fierce and sweet?

Back

One far fierce hour.

Front

What was there a shout about?

Back

About the speaker's ears.

Front

What was before the speaker's feet?

Back

Palms were before the speaker's feet.