(13 June 1865 – 28 January 1939 / County Dublin / Ireland)

poet William Butler Yeats
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A Stick Of Incense

Whence did all that fury come?
From empty tomb or Virgin womb?
Saint Joseph thought the world would melt
But liked the way his finger smelt.

Submitted: Tuesday, May 15, 2001


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  • Charlie Helms (11/26/2008 5:54:00 PM)

    I wash my fingers b-4 I smell! ! ! !

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