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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FRIEND AND FOE, by WINIFRED LUCAS
First Line: Say, who is here? A foe? - a friend?
Last Line: Help in a hand that cannot reach.
Alternate Author Name(s): Le Bailly, Mrs.
Subject(s): Enemies; Friendship; Friendship - False Friends; Fair Weather Friends
First Line: Say, who is here? A foe? - a friend?
Last Line: Help in a hand that cannot reach.
Alternate Author Name(s): Le Bailly, Mrs.
Subject(s): Enemies; Friendship; Friendship - False Friends; Fair Weather Friends
SAY, who is here? A foe?—A friend?—
Both. To the friend in subtle speech
The foe has whispered to extend
Help in a hand that cannot reach.
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