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We do not know the time we lose—
The awful moment is
And takes its fundamental place
Among the certainties—

A firm appearance still inflates
The card—the chance—the friend—
The spectre of solidities
Whose substances are sand—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:30 PM | Viewed: 7936 times

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