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Born in January 16, 1874 / Died in September 11, 1958 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by Robert William Service

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Moon-Lover

... And one with all the wild, wise things, ...

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Barcelona

... And warring factions rise and fall, ...

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Hero Worship

... . . But Oh a god to me!'"Said I: "'Tis true, I scarce dared look, ...

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Flower Gardener

... With love and praise ...

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The Flower Shop

... And as I see that joy of bloom, ...

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You Can't Can Love

... " "Alas! that's true," said the foolish fish, as she blushed to her finny tips: ...

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Ragetty Doll

... And with her kisses smother it ...

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The Alcázar

... . . Oh does his heart dilate with joy, ...

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Pragmatic

... I sneered at Scripture, scoffed at Faith, ...

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An Old Story

... . . O Mother, Mother mine!"To what unbridled rage may lead ...

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The Thinker

... When some big problem claimed his mind ...

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Finale

... Serene with bells of beauty chiming, ...

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The Afflicted

... . . Happy they!--I'm blind ...

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Worms

... " So grabbing me bait-tin I dropped them fat worms in, ...

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The Song Of The Wage-Slave

... I've done their desire for a daily hire, and I die like a dog in a ditch ...