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“Lord of the far horizons, Give us the eyes to see Over the verge of the sundown The beauty that is to be.”

Quote by Bliss Carman

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Bliss Carman
Bliss Carman

Bliss Carman was a prominent American poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works. Born on April 15, 1861, in Canada, he spent much of his life in the United States. Carman's poetry often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, and he was a key figure in the late 19th and early 20th-century American literary scene. more

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