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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE MORTAL LIFE, by LAVINIA S. TYLER GOODWIN
First Line: A swallow poising in the candle-light
Last Line: Such is our life—its measure coming, going.
Subject(s): Mortality
First Line: A swallow poising in the candle-light
Last Line: Such is our life—its measure coming, going.
Subject(s): Mortality
A swallow poising in the candle-light,
Surprised in confines—whence, where, what unknowing,
Swift thru the farther casement taking flight:
Such is our life—its measure coming, going.
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