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1878–1917

HOW AT ONCE

Edward Thomas

How at once should I know, When stretched in the harvest blue I saw the swift's black bow, That I would not have that view

Another day Until next May Again it is due? The same year after year —

But with the swift alone. With other things I but fear That they will be over and done Suddenly

And I only see Them to know them gone.

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