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Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce
(24 June 1842 - 26 December 1913 / Horse Cave Creek, Ohio)
Poems by Ambrose Bierce : 107 / 443
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Poem by Ambrose Bierce
A conqueror as provident as brave,
He robbed the cradle to supply the grave.
His reign laid quantities of human dust:
He fell upon the just and the unjust.
Poems by Ambrose Bierce : 107 / 443
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Poem Submitted: Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Poem Edited: Wednesday, May 9, 2001
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A short witty poem that depicts massive deaths.(Report)Reply
I think he meant that it rained on the
Just and unjust alike.. iip.. James(Report)Reply
A very small yet splendid creation by the poet. Thanks for sharing it.(Report)Reply
He fell upon the just and the unjust.... great theme inside it. Beautiful poem in concise.(Report)Reply
Such a brilliant write by Ambrose Bierce.....(Report)Reply
To supply the grave! ! Thanks for sharing.(Report)Reply