"Nothing begins, and nothing ends, That is not paid with moan; For we are born in others pain And perish in our own."

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Source: 'Daisy' (1913)

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Francis Thompson

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Francis Thompson was a Victorian poet known for his emotional depth and notable work 'The Hound of Heaven', which explores themes of love and divine pursuit.

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