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A Sparrow took a Slice of Twig
And thought it very nice
I think, because his empty Plate
Was handed Nature twice—

Invigorated, waded
In all the deepest Sky
Until his little Figure
Was forfeited away—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 4:57 PM | Viewed: 7441 times

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