Anon Quote by John Kendrick Bangs

“For me, my craft is sailing on,Through mists to-day, clear seas anon.Whate'er the final harbor be'T is good to sail upon the sea!” quote by John Kendrick Bangs — Download Open image

“For me, my craft is sailing on,Through mists to-day, clear seas anon.Whate'er the final harbor be'T is good to sail upon the sea!”

John Kendrick Bangs

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