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The Revelation
Robert W. Service
Robert W. Service
The Sceptic

My Father Christmas passed away
When I was barely seven.
At twenty-one, alack-a-day,
I lost my hope of heaven.


Yet not in either lies the curse:
The hell of it's because
I don't know which loss hurt the worse --
My God or Santa Claus.
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Robert W. Service --

Robert W. Service

1874-01-16 — 1958-09-11 · Preston

Robert W. Service was a poet and writer celebrated for his vivid and often humorous verses depicting life in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. His work captured the spirit of adventure, hardship, and camaraderie of the era, making him immensely popular. He is best known for narrative poems that tell compelling stories with a strong rhythm and memorable characters.

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