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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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Sorrow

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Edna St. Vincent Millay·1892–1950
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orrow like a ceaseless rainBeats upon my heart.People twist and scream in pain,--Dawn will find them still again;This has neither wax nor wane,Neither stop nor start. People dress and go to town;I sit in my chair.All my thoughts are slow and brown:Standing up or sitting downLittle matters, or what gownOr what shoes I wear.
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