The poetical works of Henry Alford Fifth edition, containing many pieces now first collected |
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TWO FRAGMENTS. (1857.) |
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TWO FRAGMENTS. (1857.)
As one who, placed in dreaded pulpit high
In Westminster or Paul's, ere sermon time
Scanning the crowd, beholds right opposite
Grim face of foe in bitter sarcasm set,
So felt I then.
In Westminster or Paul's, ere sermon time
Scanning the crowd, beholds right opposite
Grim face of foe in bitter sarcasm set,
So felt I then.
As one who, hurried, past his time for train,
Tugging at cupboard door for coat mislaid,
Breaks all his nails at once: so felt I then.
Tugging at cupboard door for coat mislaid,
Breaks all his nails at once: so felt I then.
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