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Wylie,
Elinor
An American poet and novelist who was popular before World War II.. American poet and novelist
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The Poor Old Cannon
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Written by:
Elinor
Wylie
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Upbroke the sun
In red-gold foam;
Thus spoke the gun
At the Soldier's Home:
"Whenever I hear
Blue thunder speak
My voice sounds clear
But little and weak.
"And when the proud
Young cockerels crow
My voice sounds loud,
But gentle and low.
"When the mocking-bird
Prolongs his note
I cannot be heard
Though I split my throat."
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