Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
Prayer at Timber-lineRuth Suckow
From “By Hill and Dale”
O
As the wind bends the trees—
Could shape my lines as shining-bare,
As exquisite, as these
White branches of the writhen pine
Standing alone at timber-line!
Into my heart that’s waiting, still!
Beat on my words unceasingly,
And shape them to your stern white will!