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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO THE VERS LIBRIST WHO USES ONLY THE MINOR KEY, by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Tell me not, o mournful poet
Last Line: And I'm weary of the theme.
Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A.
Subject(s): Books; Poetry & Poets; Reading
First Line: Tell me not, o mournful poet
Last Line: And I'm weary of the theme.
Alternate Author Name(s): F. P. A.
Subject(s): Books; Poetry & Poets; Reading
TELL me not, O mournful poet,
Life is but an empty dream.
Well enough, alas! I know it,
And I'm weary of the theme.
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