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William Butler Yeats, the Irish poet was born June 13, 1865. His famous poem "The Second Coming" is one of the most anthologized poems in the English language.
The Second Coming (poem) - Wikipedia
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Oft quoted: Things fall apart, the center cannot hold.
I have heard that in multiple contexts from historical to military to political discussions.
I have heard that in multiple contexts from historical to military to political discussions.
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One of my favorite lines is, "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." Lt Col Charlie Brown
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SGT (Join to see), thank you for sharing. Great poetry inspires the reader to not only see the words, but envision what the poet is painting with his words.
Great share my friend. I read it at 16 for extra credit, then forgot about it.
Today I read it as an adult, and I can’t express how glad I am you posted Yeats work. Lt Col Charlie Brown,PVT Mark Brown,COL Mikel J. Burroughs,SP5 Mark Kuzinski,SSgt Robert Marx,SGT Robert George,SPC Douglas Bolton,SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas,SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL,SFC Shirley Whitfield,LTC Jeff Shearer,Sally Thomas,Maj Marty Hogan,TSgt Joe C.
Great share my friend. I read it at 16 for extra credit, then forgot about it.
Today I read it as an adult, and I can’t express how glad I am you posted Yeats work. Lt Col Charlie Brown,PVT Mark Brown,COL Mikel J. Burroughs,SP5 Mark Kuzinski,SSgt Robert Marx,SGT Robert George,SPC Douglas Bolton,SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas,SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL,SFC Shirley Whitfield,LTC Jeff Shearer,Sally Thomas,Maj Marty Hogan,TSgt Joe C.
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