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Stilled Voice (For John Gawsworth, 1921-1970)

Poetry is easy, life is hard, And so the bravest bard Begins to buckle with the weight of brutal years— His singing disappears.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 9/11/2009 5:53:00 AM
Nicely presented. Not familiar with John. Will have to look him up. Sara
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