(20 September 1902 – 7 March 1971 / Kingston upon Hull)

poet Stevie Smith
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Autumn

He told his life story to Mrs. Courtly
Who was a widow. 'Let us get married shortly',
He said. 'I am no longer passionate,
But we can have some conversation before it is too late.'

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003


Read poems about / on: autumn, life

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  • Elsie Pieters (1/30/2009 6:41:00 AM)

    IT IS A REAL STRUGLE TO OPEN THE POEMS AND TO READ IT

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