Randall Jarrell (1914–1965) poet, critic, novelist, essayist
"Eighth Air Force," lines 16-20
Losses (1948)
“Men wash their hands in blood, as best they can:
I find no fault in this just man.”
"Eighth Air Force," lines 16-20
Losses (1948)
Context: For this last savior, man,
I have lied as I lie now. But what is lying?
Men wash their hands in blood, as best they can:
I find no fault in this just man.
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