77. Crimson Rambler. Sandburg, Carl. 1918. Cornhuskers

Carl Sandburg (1878–1967). Cornhuskers. 1918.

77. Crimson Rambler


NOW that a crimson rambler
begins to crawl over the house
of our two lives—

Now that a red curve
winds across the shingles—	5

Now that hands
washed in early sunrises
climb and spill scarlet
on a white lattice weave—

Now that a loop of blood	10
is written on our roof
and reaching around a chimney—

How are the two lives of this house
to keep strong hands and strong hearts?