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William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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noun

One who, or that which, accelerates.

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New blood to course within these olden veins

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Frank O'Hara·1926–1966
nd bring new light to eyes fast growing dim ; Aye, make those withered limbs to wear again The garb of youth. And you, most noble friends, I see the fire dart from each flashing eye, | That tells the dauntless spirit deep concealed, Which now impatient waits the hour to strike ; .And when we strike, let’s strike, good sirs, a blow iu aceWhich shall be felt beyond our well-loved isle J ;In every haunt of Danish power and pride. Into those Northmen’s breasts a telling fear (OCT aOur willing swords must strike and fiercely strike,~ ae ae ea y0 in Soe ee