Versos English Ambrose Bierce "Phil" Crimmins

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"Phil" Crimmins

by (1842–1914)

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Still as he climbed into the public view His charms of person more apparent grew, Till the pleased world that watched his airy grace Saw nothing of him but his nether face-- Forgot his follies with his head's retreat, And blessed his virtues as it viewed their seat.