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poet (1845–1912)

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William McKendree Carleton (October 21, 1845 – December 18, 1912) was an American poet, who wrote mostly about rural life.

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I don't complain of Betsy or any of her acts,
Exceptin' when we 've quarreled and told each other facts.

The more we arg'ed the question the more we did n't agree.

Betsy, like all good women, had a temper of her own.

I have talked with Betsy, and Betsy has talked with me,
And so we've agreed together that we can't never agree.

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

To appreciate heaven well
'T is good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of hell.

Fare you well, old house! you're naught that can feel or see,
But you seem like a human bein'—a dear old friend to me;
And we never will have a better home, if my opinion stands,
Until we commence a-keepin' house in the house not made with hands.

Not a log in this buildin' but its memories has got
And not a nail in this old floor but touches a tender spot.

There's lots of people—this town wouldn't hold them;
Who don't know much excepting what's told them.

Over the hill to the poor-house I'm trudgin' my weary way.