I have to make a soul for one

Lesbia Harford 1891 (Brighton) – 1927 (Australia)



I have to make a soul for one
Who lost his soul in childhood's hour.
And I'm not sure—not really sure—
If I have power.
I don't know whether souls are made
With laughter or with faith or pain
But though I fail a thousand times,
I'll try again.

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Submitted on May 13, 2011

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Characters 255
Words 51
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 8

Lesbia Harford

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