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William Stanley Merwin
William Stanley Merwin (1927 - / New York / United States)
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William Stanley Merwin (born 30 September 1927 ) is an American poet. He made a name for himself as an anti-war poet during the 1960s. Later, he would .. more >>
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  December Night

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  The cold slope is standing in darkness
But the south of the trees is dry to the touch

The heavy limbs climb into the moonlight bearing feathers
I came to watch these
White plants older at night
The oldest
Come first to the ruins

And I hear magpies kept awake by the moon
The water flows through its
Own fingers without end

Tonight once more
I find a single prayer and it is not for men

William Stanley Merwin

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  Hannah Mcgill  (12/27/2007 8:08:00 AM)

This is a very beautiful poem. I love how it paints a picture in you head.
 
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