Poem · Joyce Kilmer
Easter
“Easter” by Joyce Kilmer: full text of the poem (4 lines, 19 words), quatrains. Public domain.
The air is like a butterfly
With frail blue wings.
The happy earth looks at the sky
And sings.
Typesetting this poem in a book
| Trim (11 pt) | Characters per line | Longest line |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 in | 55 characters | Fits |
| 5.5 x 8.5 in Digest | 62 characters | Fits |
| 6 x 9 in US Trade | 67 characters | Fits |
| 7 x 10 in Executive | 81 characters | Fits |
Poetry should not wrap mid-line; if it must, indent the turnover. See the poetry collection guide.
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Sources & data
- Text from PoetryDB (public domain).