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Andrew M. Wells

Poetry

Spring 2011

Hardscrabble

By Andrew M. Wells

I wrote you saying steady me. By and by your handkerchief is easier left aside. I don't mind saying anymore. If humility gives this mileage, don't walk this far again. […]