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02/02/2007
Bloggers' (Silent) Poetry Day
From the wit, Dorothy Parker.
Wisdom
This I say, and this I know:
Love has seen the last of me.
Love's a trodden lane to woe,
Love's a path to misery.
This I know, and knew before,
This I tell you, of my years:
Hide your heart, and lock your door.
Hell's afloat in lovers' tears.
Give your heart, and toss and moan;
What a pretty fool you look!
I am sage, who sit alone;
Here's my wool, and here's my book.
Look! A lad's a-waiting there,
Tall he is and bold, and gay.
What the devil do I care
What I know, and what I say?
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loved it! thanks for sharing it kara x
Posted by: vera | 02/03/2007
Love the Parker. I feel like she would have been way too badass to hang with me, but I would follow her around anyway, hoping to be on of the cool kids.
Posted by: Ashley | 02/03/2007
Dorothy Parker was so amazing, wasn't she? Such a sharp mind and strong lady.
Posted by: aquaknits | 02/04/2007
I only recently discovered Dorothy Parker, but love her work. We were able to visit the Algonquin Hotel last year, where she met with her friends at the Round Table, and also met the hotel kitty. Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Posted by: Debby | 02/05/2007
As long as you have your wool!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | 02/06/2007
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