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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DISCOVERY, by ESSIE M. CARMICHAEL
First Line: I have drained the cup
Last Line: Brings peace to the soul.
Subject(s): Soul; Cures
First Line: I have drained the cup
Last Line: Brings peace to the soul.
Subject(s): Soul; Cures
I have drained the cup,
Dear God, to find
Peace is made only for
The halt and blind.
Food and drink will heal
Broken bodies whole...
Only the Cool Dark Kiss
Brings peace to the soul.
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