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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FOOTLIGHT MOTIFS: 2. PHOEBE FOSTER, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I sighed for themes to write on
Last Line: "oh for a worthy pen!"
Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A.
Subject(s): Foster, Phoebe (1916-1975); Writing & Writers
First Line: I sighed for themes to write on
Last Line: "oh for a worthy pen!"
Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A.
Subject(s): Foster, Phoebe (1916-1975); Writing & Writers
I SIGHED for themes to write on;
A subject for my pen
To work its matchless might on—
Worthy my skill—and then—
A maid hight Phoebe Foster
Swam—dove—into my ken.
I gazed and gazed and sighed, amazed;
"Oh for a worthy pen!"
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