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

Prophets

Helen Louise Birch

From “Autumn Leaves”

PROPHET of joy!

Before ever the deed lived, you came.

Be the fulfilment what it was,

I do prostrate myself for love and lay here at your feet my heart of thanks.

Prophet of evil!

It is now your hour!