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The Shield Of A Greeting

 for J.
A.
, December 3, 1975 Ashes that survive the aftermath of fire Bury the past bravely, retaining Only those messages that are least decipherable And therefore most desirable To be sung by the bright-eyed few remaining Voices of our frankly foolish choir.

Poem by David Lehman
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