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1882–1937

VIII

John Drinkwater

A beggar in the ditch, I stand and call My questions out upon the queer parade Of folk that hurry by, and one and all Go down the road with never answer made.

I do not question love. I am a lord High at love’ s table, and the vigilant king, Unquestioned, from the hubbub at the board Leans down to me and tells me everything.

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