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On Rupert Brooke

A young Apollo, golden-haired,
Stands dreaming on the verge of strife,
Magnificently unprepared
For the long littleness of life.

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  • Von Powell Moderators member
    March 22, 2009
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    Rupert Brooke, it has been said was a very habndsome young man, hence the description of 'Apollo'
    http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/Rupert_Brooke
    He was only 28 when killed during WW1. This short poem is almost phrophetic as Frances makes comment on the 'long littleness of life'
    Von~