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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE CHEAT, by NORMAN ROWLAND GALE Poet's Biography
First Line: I had cheated the vineyard. The wagemaster came
Last Line: At the blood on the money I dared not refuse!
Subject(s): Dishonor
First Line: I had cheated the vineyard. The wagemaster came
Last Line: At the blood on the money I dared not refuse!
Subject(s): Dishonor
I HAD cheated the Vineyard. The Wagemaster came
With a bag of small silver to pay me my dues.
As he looked in my heart, how I reddened with shame
At the blood on the money I dared not refuse!
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