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Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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And now (f<Mr I must rid thy name of ruth)

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti·1828–1882·Symbolism
ehoves me speak the truthTouching thy cruelty and wickedness :Not that they be not known; but neverthelessI would give hate more stress