Serene, I fold my hands and wait,
Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea;
I rave no more 'gainst time or fate,
For lo! my own shall come to me.

John Burroughs

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Waiting Patience

Author

John Burroughs

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1863 1860s 19th century

Occupation

Scientist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Burroughs, John. "Waiting." The Knickerbocker. New York, Mar. 1863.

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Current Citation

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