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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DUTY, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poet's Biography
First Line: When duty comes a-knocking at your gate
Last Line: And bring seven other duties to your door.
Subject(s): Duty
First Line: When duty comes a-knocking at your gate
Last Line: And bring seven other duties to your door.
Subject(s): Duty
When Duty comes a-knocking at your gate,
Welcome him in; for if you bid him wait,
He will depart only to come once more
And bring seven other duties to your door.
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