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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
J.D.R., by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: The friends that are, and friends that were
Last Line: He loved me -- and is gone!
Subject(s): Classmates; Death; Russell, James Dutton; Schoolmates; Dead, The
First Line: The friends that are, and friends that were
Last Line: He loved me -- and is gone!
Subject(s): Classmates; Death; Russell, James Dutton; Schoolmates; Dead, The
THE friends that are, and friends that were,
What shallow waves divide!
I miss the form for many a year
Still seated at my side.
I miss him, yet I feel him still
Amidst our faithful band,
As if not death itself could chill
The warmth of friendship's hand.
His story other lips may tell, --
For me the veil is drawn;
I only knew he loved me well,
He loved me -- and is gone!
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