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Walter Savage Landor

Proud Word you never spoke

PROUD word you never spoke, but you will speak
Four not exempt from pride some future day.
Resting on one white hand a warm wet cheek,
    Over my open volume you will say,
    'This man loved me'—then rise and trip away.

About the poet

Walter Savage LandorWalter Savage Landor
1775-1864

 
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