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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BUILDER, by CAROLINE GILTINAN Poet's Biography
First Line: The edges of the stones are sharp
Last Line: Until a temple stands.
Alternate Author Name(s): Harlow, Leo P., Mrs.
Subject(s): Buildings & Builders
First Line: The edges of the stones are sharp
Last Line: Until a temple stands.
Alternate Author Name(s): Harlow, Leo P., Mrs.
Subject(s): Buildings & Builders
The edges of the stones are sharp,
But I shall travel far
For I must seek and seek and seek
Wherever such stones are.
I am building me a secret place
With stones that cut my hands;
But I must build and build and build
Until a temple stands.
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