Strike, Churl by Gerard Manley Hopkins Strike, churl; hurl, cheerless wind, then; heltering hail May’s beauty massacre and wispèd wild clouds grow Out on the giant air; tell Summer No, Bid joy back, have at the harvest, keep Hope pale. Tags: summerbeautyjoyhopewindShort PoemsRate this poem: Report SPAM Reviews Post review No reviews yet. Report violation Log in or register to post comments