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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Kendrick Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 5:53 AM
Nicely presented. Not familiar with John. Will have to look him up. Sara
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