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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ON READING -- ., by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Great thoughts in crude, unshapely verse set forth
Last Line: Be cut and polished, it seems little worth.
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets
First Line: Great thoughts in crude, unshapely verse set forth
Last Line: Be cut and polished, it seems little worth.
Subject(s): Poetry & Poets
GREAT thoughts in crude, unshapely verse set forth
Lose half their preciousness, and ever must.
Unless the diamond with its own rich dust
Be cut and polished, it seems little worth.
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