Religion
Jump-to-Glory Jane: XXV
From Poems — Volume 3
Religion
Her highest leap had come: with ease
She jumped to reach the Bishop’s knees:
Compressing tight her arms and lips,
She sought to jump the Bishop’s hips:
Her aim flew at his apron-band,
That he might see and understand.
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MLA
Meredith, George. “Jump-to-Glory Jane: XXV.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/meredith/183/.
Chicago
Meredith, George. “Jump-to-Glory Jane: XXV.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/meredith/183/.
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