Black Powder

Famous quotes containing the words black and/or powder:

    “Ach, Mutter,
    This old, black dress,
    I have been embroidering
    French flowers on it.”
    —Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)

    “My little ‘bout-town gal has gone
    ‘Bout town with powder and blue dye
    On her pale lids....”
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