Shapes of Clay
by Ambrose Bierce
AN INSCRIPTION
AN INSCRIPTION
For a Proposed Monument in Washington to Him who
Made it Beautiful.
Erected to "Boss" Shepherd by the dear
Good folk he lived and moved among in peace--
Guarded on either hand by the police,
With soldiers in his front and in his rear.
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