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“It is well within the order of things That man should listen when his mate sings; But the true male never yet walked Who liked to listen when his mate talked.”

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Anna Wickham
Anna Wickham

Anna Wickham was a British poet born in 1884 and died in 1947. Her poetry is known for its concise and profound emotional expression and unique perspective. more

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