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

A Vivid Girl

Clara Shanafelt

HER face is fair and smooth and fine,

Childlike, with secret laughter lit,

Drooping in pity, bright with wit,

A flower, a flame—God fashioned it.

Who sees her tastes the sacred wine.