The body, what is it, Father, but a sign To love the force that grows us, to give back What in Thy palm is senselessness and mud?
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"The body, what is it, Father, but a sign To love the force that grows us, to give back What in Thy palm is senselessness and mud?" — Karl Shapiro
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The body, what is it, Father, but a sign To love the force that grows us, to give back What in Thy palm is senselessness and mud? — Karl Shapiro
About Karl Shapiro
Karl Shapiro was a Poet from United States (1913–2000).
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This quote is attributed to Karl Shapiro, a Poet from United States.
When did Karl Shapiro live?
Karl Shapiro lived from 1913 – 2000.