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Beloved Beowulf, remember how you boasted, Once, that nothing in the world would ever Destroy your fame fight to keep it, Now, be strong and brave, my noble King, protecting life and fame Together. My sword will fight at your side!
Burton Raffel
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Burton Raffel
Age: 87 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 27
Died: 2015
Died: September 29
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I’ve never known fear as a youth I fought/ In endless battles. I am old, now,/ But I will fight again, seek fame still,/ If the dragon hiding in his tower dares/ To face me
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