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Famous Beyond Control Poems by Famous Poets

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by McKay, Claude
...some in ugly mood, 
Crowding into the choking pantry hole 
To call out dishes for each angry glutton 
Exasperated grown beyond control, 
From waiting for his soup or fish or mutton. 
At last the station's reached, the engine stops; 
For bags and wraps the red-caps circle round; 
From off the step the passenger lightly hops, 
And seeks his cab or tram-car homeward bound; 
The waiters pass out weary, listless, glum, 
To spend their tips on harlots, cards and rum....Read more of this...



by Russell, George William
...WHEN the soul sought refuge in the place of rest,
Overborne by strife and pain beyond control,
From some secret hollow, whisper soft-confessed,
 Came the legend of the soul.


Some bright one of old time laid his sceptre down
So his heart might learn of sweet and bitter truth;
Going forth bereft of beauty, throne, and crown,
 And the sweetness of his youth.


So the old appeal and fierce revolt we make
Through the world’s hour ...Read more of this...

by Nicolson, Adela Florence Cory
...tresses,
     The twilight of your shadowed eyes.

   Ah, for that gift all thanks are given!
     Yet, Oh, adored, beyond control,
   Count all the passionate past forgiven
     And love me once, once, from your soul....Read more of this...

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