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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LIFE, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: The quality of life on earth
Last Line: That looks for better after death?
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Life
First Line: The quality of life on earth
Last Line: That looks for better after death?
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Life
The quality of life on earth
Is all that dreams could make it be;
And all I ask for in this world
Is but increase in quantity.
My corn and wine — how sweet are these!
How precious is this living breath!
Is it not Man's ingratitude
That looks for better after death?
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