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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ANONYMOUS, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: Anonymous - nor needs a name
Last Line: But name upon the canvas, none.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): God
First Line: Anonymous - nor needs a name
Last Line: But name upon the canvas, none.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): God
ANONYMOUS -- nor needs a name
To tell the secret whence the flame,
With light, and warmth, and incense, came
A new creation to proclaim.
So was it when, His labor done,
God saw His work, and smiled thereon:
His glory in the picture shone,
But name upon the canvas, none.
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