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The Carnival

Robert Creeley

Whereas the man who hits
the gong dis-
proves it, in all its
simplicity --

Even so the attempt
makes for triumph, in
another man.

Likewise in love I
am not foolish or in-
competent. My method is not a

tenderness, but hope
defined.

Added: 13 Sep 2001 | Last Read: 8 Jun 2025 3:21 AM | Viewed: 4671 times

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