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

A Thought When Noon Is Hot

Harley Graves

From “Songs from the Woods”

JOY will cool my face,

Joy will wash my hands,

Into very joy I shall plunge my arms

And sing;

Joy will sweeten my mouth,

Joy will gladden my throat,

And freshen my very life, when I reach

The spring!