William Stanley Braithwaite, ed. (1878–1962). Anthology of Massachusetts Poets. 1922.
Cross-Currents
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They placed me warm and snug
In carvèd chair; set me with care
Upon an old prayer rug.
That hurt at toe and heel;
My restless feet, with youth all fleet,
Nor asked how they might feel.
And search with shrill, cold cry;
But I crouch low where tall reeds grow,
And smile as they pass by!