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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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SOUVENIR

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Edna St. Vincent Millay·1892–1950
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ust a rainy day or twoIn a windy tower,That was all I had of you--Saving half an hour. Marred by greeting passing groupsIn a cinder walk,Near some naked blackberry hoopsDim with purple chalk. I remember three or fourThings you said in spite,And an ugly coat you wore,Plaided black and white. Just a rainy day or twoAnd a bitter word.Why do I remember youAs a singing bird?
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