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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IDEALISTS, by ALFRED FRANCIS KREYMBORG Poet's Biography
First Line: Brother tree / why do you reach and reach?
Last Line: Why do you talk and talk and talk?
Subject(s): Idealism
First Line: Brother tree / why do you reach and reach?
Last Line: Why do you talk and talk and talk?
Subject(s): Idealism
Brother Tree:
Why do you reach and reach?
Do you dream some day to touch the sky?
Brother Stream:
Why do you run and run?
Do you dream some day to fill the sea?
Brother Bird:
Why do you sing and sing?
Do you dream --
Young Man:
Why do you talk and talk and talk?
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