The Blessed
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Title
Description
A poem by Robert West
Creator
Date Available
2021
Subject
Months--Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Language
en-US
Type
text
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Copyright protected by Robert West. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
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Transcription
Note on transcription: This transcription may not reflect the poetic form established by the poet. Please refer to the PDF file of this poem available in the Files section for proper formatting.
The Blessed
Our madly rich, the ones who think themselves above the law,
imagine we regard their lives of privilege with awe,
and, truth be told, we do watch all their antics with a sigh,
but one that translates, “There but for the grace of God go I.”
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Citation
West, Robert, “The Blessed,” Mississippi State University Libraries, accessed November 21, 2024, https://msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com/items/show/1246.
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