(22 December 1869 – 6 April 1935 / Maine / United States)

poet Edwin Arlington Robinson
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Reuben Bright

Because he was a butcher and thereby
Did earn an honest living (and did right),
I would not have you think that Reuben Bright
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  • Jim Halleran (8/22/2006 5:18:00 AM)

    one of my fav poems-remember it from 41 years ago! !

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