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1852–1933

THE EMPTY QUATRAIN

Henry Van Dyke

A flawless cup: how delicate and fine The flowing curve of every jewelled line! Look, turn it up or down,‘ tis perfect still,— But holds no drop of life's heart-warming wine.

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