Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, PURGATORY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB



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PURGATORY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: How long, o lord, how long
Last Line: The strength of torture tame.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Purgatory


How long, O Lord, how long
These penal fires among?
Till love with fiercer flame
The strength of torture tame.





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