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Will Carleton was an American poet born on December 21, 1845. He is known for his sentimental poetry that often reflects rural life and the American experience. Carleton's most famous work, Farm Ballads, became popular in the late 19th century and showcased his ability to capture the beauty of everyday life. He passed away on December 18, 1912, leaving behind a legacy of heartfelt poetry that resonates with readers.
"If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away from home a week, and then gets back again."
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"If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away from home a week, and then gets back again."

Home, Earth, Heaven
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"Worm or beetle - drought or tempest - on a farmer's land may fall, Each is loaded full o' ruin, but a mortgage beats 'em all."
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"Worm or beetle - drought or tempest - on a farmer's land may fall, Each is loaded full o' ruin, but a mortgage beats 'em all."

Land, May, Ruin
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"Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out."
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"Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out."

Home,
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"Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead."
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"Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead."

Army, Country, Heroes, Nation
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"To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of hell."
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"To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of hell."

Heaven, Hell
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"I've watched my duty, straight an' true, an' tried to do it well; Part of the time kept heaven in view, An' part steered clear of hell."
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"I've watched my duty, straight an' true, an' tried to do it well; Part of the time kept heaven in view, An' part steered clear of hell."

Time, Duty, Heaven, Hell
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"But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too late."
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"But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too late."

Wealth, Fate, Gold, Key
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