A.E. Housman - They say my verse is sad: no wonder. Its narrow...

They say my verse is sad: no wonder. Its narrow measure spansRue for eternity, and sorrowNot mine, but man'sThis is for all ill-treated fellowsUnborn and unbegot, For them to read when they're in troubleAnd I am not.

A.E. Housman

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They say my verse is sad: no wonder. Its narrow measure spansRue for eternity, and sorrowNot mine, but man'sThis is for all ill-treated fellowsUnborn and unbegot, For them to read when they're in troubleAnd I am not.

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