A. E. H. (1859-1939)

A. E. H.
(1859-1939)

Hausman pines in pain,
Nevermore to gain
Friends that once sat near
Laughing over beer.  

Friends and love forlorn:
Better not be born
Than complain in verse,
Over-taut and terse.
08-30-74
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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