After many years of study, after many years of work, the writer finally achieved his dream of penning the ultimate poem. Entitled “Anticipation” the full draft is posted below.

Anticipation

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Despite numerous demands for more examples of his work, he wrote only one more. The draft of this was enclosed in a sealed envelope with the instructions that it only be opened after his death and that the poem be the sole inscription on his tombstone. He wishes were observed and the tombstone stands bearing his poetic epitaph-

Satisfaction

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