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The Life that tied too tight escapes
Will ever after run
With a prudential look behind
And spectres of the Rein—
The Horse that scents the living Grass
And sees the Pastures smile
Will be retaken with a shot
If he is caught at all—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:39 PM | Viewed: 7566 times

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