From Brazos to San Bias that roll
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et, coast-wise as we cruised or lay,The land-breeze still at nightfall bore, By beach and fortress-guarded bay,Sweet odors from the enemy's shore, Fresh from the forest solitudes,
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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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