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 The Shield Of A Greeting by David Lehman
for J.A., December 3, 1975
Ashes that survive the aftermath of fire Bury the past bravely, retaining Only those messages that are least decipherable And therefore most desirable To be sung by the bright-eyed few remaining Voices of our frankly foolish choir. |
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