Paul Hamilton Hayne

Paul Hamilton Hayne (January 1, 1830 – July 6, 1886) was a nineteenth century Southern poet, critic, and editor of minor but historical distinction.

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• I think, ofttimes, that lives of men may be
  Likened to wandering winds that come and go
  Not knowing whence they rise, whither they blow
  O’er the vast globe, voiceful of grief or glee.
  • A Comparison.

• This is my world! within these narrow walls,
  I own a princely service.
  • My Study.