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Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.

Enslaved

David O’Neil

From “Moods and Moments”

WITH his millions

Came gold handcuffs

Wrought by millions

While he slept;

And when he awakened

He felt them bind.

And the crowd

Envied

His golden bracelets.