(15 September 1889 – 22 May 1948 / Clarendon)

poet Claude McKay
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A Prayer

'Mid the discordant noises of the day I hear thee calling;
I stumble as I fare along Earth's way; keep me from falling.

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  • john tiong chunghoo (5/12/2006 9:16:00 AM)

    lovely though a subject many have touched.

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