Living
In Supplication
From Oklahoma Sunshine (1905)
Living
Dear Lord, I ask not that I live so long
That all the joy is gathered, all the rose;
But rather let me perish, ere the Song,
The highest Hope and perfect Vision close!
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MLA
Miller, Freeman E. “In Supplication.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/miller_fe/106/.
Chicago
Miller, Freeman E. “In Supplication.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/miller_fe/106/.
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