These paltry rhymes, which loftier shall pursue Than aught America of high or great Hath seen since first began her world-wide state, I dedicate, my brother, unto you.
Where this text comes from
First published in The Book of Jade (1901). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1]
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Cite this poem
David Park Barnitz (1878–1901).
“Dedication.” First published in The Book of Jade (1901).
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