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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A MOTTO, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: The brightest star's the modestest
Last Line: Accordin' to his lights.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Light; Stars
First Line: The brightest star's the modestest
Last Line: Accordin' to his lights.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Light; Stars
THE Brightest Star's the modestest,
And more'n likely writes
His motto like the lightnin'-bug's --
Accordin' To His Lights.
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