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Advance is Life's condition
The Grave but a Relay
Supposed to be a terminus
That makes it hated so—

The Tunnel is not lighted
Existence with a wall
Is better we consider
Than not exist at all—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:04 PM | Viewed: 7688 times

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