Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Earthly Pride

How baseless is the mightiest earthly pride, 
The diamond is but charcoal purified, 
The lordliest pearl that decks a monarch’s breast
Is but an insect’s sepulchre at best.

1. Belgium
2. Rangoon
3. Battle Hymn of the Women
4. Acquaintance
5. At the Boro Boedoer

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