(August 11, 1897 – February 4, 1970 / Maine)

poet Louise Bogan
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Knowledge

Now that I know
How passion warms little
Of flesh in the mould,
And treasure is brittle,--

I'll lie here and learn
How, over their ground
Trees make a long shadow
And a light sound.

Submitted: Monday, January 13, 2003


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  • Prince Obed de la Cruz (11/4/2009 9:20:00 AM)

    good write here. Knowledge must be earned!

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