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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A ROSE TO THE LIVING, by NIXON WATERMAN Poet's Biography
First Line: A rose to the living is more than
Last Line: Sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
Alternate Author Name(s): Martin, Peter
Subject(s): Religion; Theology
First Line: A rose to the living is more than
Last Line: Sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
Alternate Author Name(s): Martin, Peter
Subject(s): Religion; Theology
A rose to the living is more than
Sumptuous wreaths to the dead;
In filling love's infinite store
A rose to the living is more --
If graciously given before the
Hungering spirit is fled,
A rose to the living is more than
Sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
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