The legend of the crossbill,
Is a tale of woe and pain,
Of a bird with a broken will,
And a heart that loved in vain.
Is a tale of woe and pain,
Of a bird with a broken will,
And a heart that loved in vain.
American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha." One of the most popular American poets of the 19th century.
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