Jessie B. Rittenhouse, ed. (1869–1948). The Second Book of Modern Verse. 1922.
The Mould
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So bravely steeped in sun,
This will has vanquished Death
And foiled oblivion.
This fine experienced hand,
So quiet, and these thoughts
That all unfinished stand,
A shadowy caress;
And win and wear a frail
Archaic wistfulness.