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1071

Perception of an object costs
Precise the Object's loss—
Perception in itself a Gain
Replying to its Price—

The Object Absolute—is nought—
Perception sets it fair
And then upbraids a Perfectness
That situates so far—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:40 PM | Viewed: 9067 times

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