| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (18331908). An American Anthology, 17871900. 1900. |
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| 1251. Immortality |
| | | By Lizette Woodworth Reese |
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| BATTLES nor songs can from oblivion save, | |
| But Fame upon a white deed loves to build: | |
| From out that cup of water Sidney gave, | |
| Not one drop has been spilled. | |
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