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8/28/2008 11:47:30 PM

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Gerard Manley Hopkins
(1844-1889)

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As Kingfishers Catch Fire

As king fishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame;
As tumbled over rim in roundy wells
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Ed Wever (2/20/2005 6:49:00 PM)
Not for this particular poem, but for all of G.M.'s work: I taught English at the high school and college levels for 33 years, and I am still 'blown away' by most of his stuff. He is magnificent. Only one poet comes close: Wallace Stevens.

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