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Born in June 22, 1888 / Died in July 4, 1916 / United States / English

Poems by Alan Seeger

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Sonnet V

... And through the streets, like veins when they abound, ...

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Sonnet VI

... Caught in a perfume from the crowds that pass, ...

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Sonnet VII

... Unworshipped, if glad eyes have access there, -- ...

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Sonnet VIII

... Still breathed, returned, of that sweet, joyful place ...

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Sonnet X

... That force that moving through sweet Beauty's means ...

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Sonnet XI

... Hence have come ardent thoughts and waking dreams ...

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Sonnet XII

... With arms that supplicate and trembling sighs ...

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Sonnet XIII

... Burdened with love, I trembled and was still, ...

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Sonnet XIV

... Shines with a beam less steadfast and less clear ...

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Sonnet XV

... Standing with arms out-stretched and flower-like face ...

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Sonnet XVI: Who shall Invoke her

... amid,That, waked so lightly, shall lift up their eyes,Cushion his knees, and nod between his thighs ...

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Tezcotzinco

... Who knows? Here where his ancient kings held sway ...

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The Aisne

... Where fell the long-planned blow and fell in vain -- ...

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The Bayadere

... Flaked, drifting clouds hide not the full moon's rays ...

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The Deserted Garden

... sunshine and green Earth and tender arms could yield---A nympholept, through pleasant days and drear ...