Once there came a man <br />Who said, <br />"Range me all men of the world in rows." <br />And instantly <br />There was terrific clamour among the people <br />Against being ranged in rows. <br />There was a loud quarrel, world-wide. <br />It endured for ages; <br />And blood was shed <br />By those who would not stand in rows, <br />And by those who pined to stand in rows. <br />Eventually, the man went to death, weeping. <br />And those who staid in bloody scuffle <br />Knew not the great simplicity.<br /><br />Stephen Crane<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/once-there-came-a-man-2/
