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The Great Day

William Butler Yeats

Hurrah for revolution and more cannon-shot!
A beggar upon horseback lashes a beggar on foot.
Hurrah for revolution and cannon come again!
The beggars have changed places, but the lash goes on.

Added: 2 Mar 2002 | Last Read: 22 Mar 2010 3:08 PM | Viewed: 3252 times

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