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1872–1906

RESIGNATION

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Long had I grieved at what I deemed abuse; But now I am as grain within the mill. If so be thou must crush me for thy use, Grind on, O potent God, and do thy will!

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RESIGNATION · Paul Laurence Dunbar · Poetry Cove