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Edwin Arlington Robinson - An Old Story

Strange that I did not know him then. 
That friend of mine! 
I did not even show him then 
One friendly sign;

But cursed him for the ways he had 
To make me see 
My envy of the praise he had 
For praising me.

I would have rid the earth of him 
Once, in my pride... 
I never knew the worth of him 
Until he died. 

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Poet: Edwin Arlington Robinson
Poem: An Old Story

Comment 2 of 2, added on February 28th, 2007 at 3:31 PM.

i really like this poem. he is a really deep wtiter.i am using this poem for my moive maker!

Brittany from United States
Comment 1 of 2, added on April 18th, 2006 at 6:56 PM.

this poem is sad i really like it and i might use it for a project i have!!!!

Gretzel from United States

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