“O, beautiful and grand, My own, my native land! Of thee I boast: Great empire of the west, The dearest and the best, Made up of all the rest, I love thee most.”
Quote by Abraham Coles
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The microcosm, and other poems
This volume presents a selection of poems that delve into a wide range of subjects, including nature, love, and introspection. more
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