“As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
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James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more
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