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'Twas later when the summer went
Than when the Cricket came—
And yet we knew that gentle Clock
Meant nought but Going Home—
'Twas sooner when the Cricket went
Than when the Winter came
Yet that pathetic Pendulum
Keeps esoteric Time.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:52 PM | Viewed: 13736 times

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