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Apr 2013
They married in secret,
perhaps in some haste.
They longed to be one
having tired of the chaste.

Donne's employer was furious
and he threw them both out.
Donne did his niece
but neglected accounts.

The two lovers suffered ,
due to tightness of purse.
When you marry a poet-
plan on better or verse.
John Donne Married Anne Moore in secret, betraying the trust of his wealthy patron. The couple had many children and few shillings until, at last, the King granted him a position in the clergy.
John F McCullagh
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John F McCullagh  63/M/NY
(63/M/NY)   
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