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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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Engaged in or ready for action; characterized by energetic work, thought, or speech.

The students were very active in class discussions, asking many thoughtful questions.

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti·1828–1882·Symbolism
he blessed Damozel leaned outFrom the gold bar of Heaven:Her blue-grey eyes were deeper muchThan a deep water, even.She had three lilies in her hand,And the stars in her hair were seven.