John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Edwin Arlington Robinson 1869-1935 John Bartlett
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| He was himself and he had lost the speed He started with, and he was left behind. |
| Captain Craig. |
| 2 |
| You have made The cement of your churches out of tears And ashes, and the fabric will not stand. |
| Captain Craig. |
| 3 |
| The gods are growing old; The stars are singing Golden hair to gray Green leaf to yellow leaf,—or chlorophyl To xanthophyl, to be more scientific. |
| Captain Craig. |
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| We are young And we are friends of time. |
| Captain Craig. |