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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A CLEAR NIGHT, by KARLE WILSON BAKER Poet's Biography
First Line: I have worn this day as a fretting, ill-made garment
Last Line: This jewel caught in my hair.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Charlotte
Subject(s): Night; Bedtime
First Line: I have worn this day as a fretting, ill-made garment
Last Line: This jewel caught in my hair.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Charlotte
Subject(s): Night; Bedtime
I have worn this day as a fretting, ill-made garment,
Impatient to be rid of it.
And lo, as I drew it off over my shoulders
This jewel caught in my hair.
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