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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NOT ONLY, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Not only ruins their lichen have
Last Line: Denied its passing hour.
Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter
Subject(s): Time
First Line: Not only ruins their lichen have
Last Line: Denied its passing hour.
Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter
Subject(s): Time
Not only ruins their lichen have;
Nor tombs alone, their moss.
Implacable Time, in markless grave,
Turns what seemed gold to dross.
Yet -- a mere ribbon for the hair,
A broken toy, a faded flower
A passionate deathless grace may wear,
Denied its passing hour.
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