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“Earth Is Enough. We men of Earth have here the stuff Of Paradise - we have enough! We need no other stones to build The Temple of the Unfulfilled - No other ivory for the doors - No other marble for the floors - No other cedar for the beam And dome of man's immortal dream. Here on the paths of every-day - Here on the common human way Is all the stuff the gods would take To build a Heaven, to mold and make New Edens. Ours is the stuff sublime To build Eternity in time!”

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Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham

Edwin Markham was an American poet renowned for his profound and evocative poetry. Born on April 23, 1852, in Pomfret, Connecticut, and passing away on March 7, 1940, Markham's work frequently tackled themes of nature, human struggle, and social justice. His most celebrated poem, 'The Man with the Hoe,' is a moving portrayal of the hardships faced by the working class. more

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