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The Sun retired to a cloud
A Woman's shawl as big—
And then he sulked in mercury
Upon a scarlet log—
The drops on Nature's forehead stood
Home flew the loaded bees—
The South unrolled a purple fan
And handed to the trees.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 4:11 PM | Viewed: 7645 times

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