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1475

Fame is the one that does not stay—
Its occupant must die
Or out of sight of estimate
Ascend incessantly—
Or be that most insolvent thing
A Lightning in the Germ—
Electrical the embryo
But we demand the Flame

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 2 Dec 2008 9:06 AM | Viewed: 5049 times

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