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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BEFORE, by MARY SINTON LEITCH Poet's Biography
First Line: Before I brand a brother
Last Line: "the road I go."
Subject(s): Justice
First Line: Before I brand a brother
Last Line: "the road I go."
Subject(s): Justice
Before I brand a brother
With envy or with shame,
I'll whisper to my heart, "He comes
The road I came."
If any sue for pity—
Though friend he be or foe—
I'll whisper to my soul, "He goes
The road I go."
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