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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
OLD ACQUAINTANCE, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: Thy water, alteryn
Last Line: And fair as childhood -- still?
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Youth
First Line: Thy water, alteryn
Last Line: And fair as childhood -- still?
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Youth
Thy water, Alteryn,
Shines brighter through my tears,
With childhood in my mind:
So will it shine when age
Has made me almost blind.
How canst thou look so young
On my fast changing flesh
And brooding cares that kill --
Oh, you sweet witch as fresh
And fair as childhood -- still?
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