And I ask: For the depths,
Of what use is language?
(Silence)
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There is the silence of defeat.Edgar Lee Masters
In age I knew the mountains
But my weary wings could not follow my vision --
Genius is wisdom and youth.
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I thirsted so for love!
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Thereby also living the life of a sneak-thief,
Poisoned with the anonymous words
Of your clandestine soul.
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For love was offered me and I shrank from its disillusionment;
Sorrow knocked at my door, but I was afraid;
Ambition called to me, but I dreaded the chances.
Edgar Lee Masters
Oh, boy, boy, for whom I prayed and prayed
In many a watchful hour at night,
Do you remember the letter I wrote you
Of the beautiful love of Christ?
Edgar Lee Masters
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