Carl Sandburg (1878–1967). Cornhuskers. 1918.
77. Crimson Rambler
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begins to crawl over the house
of our two lives—
winds across the shingles—
washed in early sunrises
climb and spill scarlet
on a white lattice weave—
is written on our roof
and reaching around a chimney—
to keep strong hands and strong hearts?