That boy I took in the car last night,
With the body that awfully sagged away,
And the lips blood-crisped, and the eyes flame-bright,
And the poor hands folded and cold as clay --
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Most deserving as The Classic Poem Of The Day. IF the famous poet is still alive, I would have sent him a short verse to show my highest appreciations
5 Stars full score for this very brilliant poem by Robert William Service. A very tragic poem about a dying young boy, my heart is very thrilled while still reading this very touching poem. Sublimest poem I ever read.
A tragic tale insightfully told with clarity of thought and mind. A poignant rendition.