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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Carol Rumens

EXPLAINED: Poem of the week to a sparrow by francis ledwidge | Rare Historical Photos

a sparrow
‘In back ways where odd and end go
/ To your meals you drop down sure’ Photograph: Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters

To a Sparrow

Because you have no fear to mingle
Wings with those of greater part,

So like me, with song I single

Your sweet impudence of heart.


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