Shapes of Clay
by Ambrose Bierce
TO A CRITIC OF TENNYSON
TO A CRITIC OF TENNYSON.
Affronting fool, subdue your transient light;
When Wisdom's dull dares Folly to be bright:
If Genius stumble in the path to fame,
'Tis decency in dunces to go lame.
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