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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE PILGRIM CRANES, by JOHN BYRNE LEICESTER WARREN Poet's Biography
First Line: The pilgrim cranes are moving to their south
Last Line: To listen for a step that will not come.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lancaster, William P.; Preston, George F.; De Tabley, 3d Baron; De Tabley, Lord
Subject(s): Cranes (birds)
First Line: The pilgrim cranes are moving to their south
Last Line: To listen for a step that will not come.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lancaster, William P.; Preston, George F.; De Tabley, 3d Baron; De Tabley, Lord
Subject(s): Cranes (birds)
The pilgrim cranes are moving to their south,
The clouds are herded pale and rolling slow.
One flower is withered in the warm wind's mouth,
Whereby the gentle waters always flow.
The cloud-fire wanes beyond the lighted trees.
The sudden glory leaves the mountain dome.
Sleep into night, old anguish mine, and cease
To listen for a step that will not come.
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