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Step lightly on this narrow spot—
The broadest Land that grows
Is not so ample as the Breast
These Emerald Seams enclose.

Step lofty, for this name be told
As far as Cannon dwell
Or Flag subsist or Fame export
Her deathless Syllable.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:08 PM | Viewed: 7004 times

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