I think continually of those who were truly great . Who, from the womb, remembered the soul 's history Through corridors of light where the hours are suns, Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition Was that their lips, still touched with fire, Should tell of the spirit clothed from head to foot in song . (Stephen Spender)

I think continually of those who were truly great . Who, from the womb, remembered the soul 's history Through corridors of light where the hours are suns, Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition Was that their lips, still touched with fire, Should tell of the spirit clothed from head to foot in song .

Stephen Spender

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