Alexander Throckmorton
1869-1950
Spoon River Anthology
In youth my wings were strong and tireless,
But I did not know the mountains.
In age I knew the mountains
But my weary wings could not follow my vision --
Genius is wisdom and youth.
DayPoems Poem No. 1446
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The DayPoems Poetry Collection, www.daypoems.net
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