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Where and when was this poem first published?

Johnny It was first published in 1899, within his third volume of poetry, 'The Wind Among the Reeds' (1899). …moreIt was first published in 1899, within his third volume of poetry, 'The Wind Among the Reeds' (1899). (less)

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How long of a read does this poem take?

Johnny 0h01m—About a minute or less, per the poem itself without commentary in ASIN B008ND4X4K. Of course, it may take longer if recited aloud or if the edit…more0h01m—About a minute or less, per the poem itself without commentary in ASIN B008ND4X4K. Of course, it may take longer if recited aloud or if the edition in particular includes additional content.(less)

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Can someone post the complete original poem?

Johnny Considering that it was first published in 1899 and has long since fallen into the public domain, here it is:

⥊ He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven ⥋…moreConsidering that it was first published in 1899 and has long since fallen into the public domain, here it is:

⥊ He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven ⥋
Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
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