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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SERVICE, by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON Recitation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When we count out our gold at the end of the day
Last Line: Save the love we have shown to the children of men.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Variant Title(s): Measure;treasure (2)
Subject(s): Love; Materialism
First Line: When we count out our gold at the end of the day
Last Line: Save the love we have shown to the children of men.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Variant Title(s): Measure;treasure (2)
Subject(s): Love; Materialism
When we count out our gold at the end of the day,
And have filtered the dross that has cumbered the way;
Oh! What were the hold of our treasury then
Save the love we have shown to the children of men.
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