Wonderful, wonderful. May I say to the new child: Once in thy father's arms, a new born child, thou didst weep while those around thee smile; so live that in thy lasting sleep thou mayst smile while those around thee weep.
Cord Byrd: “Wonderful, wonderful. May I say to the new child: Once in thy father's arms, a new born child, thou didst weep while…”
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Offering a poetic reflection on life and death.
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