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Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.

The Daily Round

Allan Updegraff

A SMOOTH, worn circle

On the stone floor of his cage

Told how that little park bear had missed

His ancient heritage.

Just then, in a corner,

He lolled, resigned to flies….

O circle, O cage, O pestering swarm

Of trivialities!