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This poem was included in the original 1915 edition.

WHAT but the love of God could have softened
And made forgiving the people of Spoon River
Toward me who wronged the bed of Thomas Merritt
And murdered him beside?
Oh, loving hearts that took me in again
When I returned from fourteen years in prison!
Oh, helping hands that in the church received me
And heard with tears my penitent confession,
Who took the sacrament of bread and wine!
Repent, ye living ones, and rest with Jesus.
 

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Mrs. Merrit , 6 months ago

Im glad you killed my husband! Love u Elmer!

 

Mrs. Merritt , 6 months ago

Im lying....i like my husband beta! ho

 
 

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