Vance Thompson Quotes

American poet, novelist and literary critic (1863–1925)

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Vance Thompson (April 17, 1863 – June 5, 1925) was an American literary critic, novelist, poet and low-carbohydrate diet writer.

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I weep those dead lips, white and dry,
On which no kisses lie,
Those eyes deserted of desire,
And love’s soft fire. I weep the folded feet and hands,
Held fast in linen bands;
Still heart, cold breasts—for them my dole:
God hath the soul.

Nature never says anything to a child. To read its message one must look at it with eyes already old.