Poets/Richard Howard

Richard Howard

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My dearest father, it is the year’s First Day, …

Richard Howard

Secret they are, sealed, annealed, and brainless …

Richard Howard

Stand to one side. No, over here with me: …

Richard Howard

Is it raining, Mary, can you see? …

Richard Howard

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