W.j. Turner

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W.j. Turner Face Poems

  • 1.
    When I am dead a few poor souls shall grieve
    As I grieved for my brother long ago.
    Scarce did my eyes grow dim,
    I had forgotten him;
    ...
  • 2.
    I saw a frieze on whitest marble drawn
    Of boys who sought for shells along the shore,
    Their white feet shedding pallor in the sea,
    The shallow sea, the spring-time sea of green
    ...
  • 3.
    I love a still conservatory
    That's full of giant, breathless palms,
    Azaleas, clematis and vines,
    Whose quietness great Trees becalms
    ...
  • 4.
    When I was but thirteen or so
    I went into a golden land,
    Chimborazo, Cotopaxi
    Took me by the hand.
    ...
Total 4 Face Poems by W.j. Turner

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