Writing Poem by William Allingham

Writing

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A man who keeps a diary, pays
Due toll to many tedious days;
But life becomes eventful--then
His busy hand forgets the pen.
Most books, indeed, are records less
Of fulness than of emptiness.

Tuesday, December 31, 2002
Topic(s) of this poem: books,emptiness
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Diana Fermon 11 October 2018

Some of my favorite childhood poems.

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Ratnakar Mandlik 01 October 2016

Very true. Most books are records less Of fulness than of emptiness Thanks for sharing it here.

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William Allingham

William Allingham

Donegal / Ireland
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