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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

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Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

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III.

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Phillis Wheatley·1753–1784
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peer of popular applause,Who doth our violated laws,And grievances proclaim.Th' initials show a vanquish'd town,That adds fresh glory and renownTo old Britannia's fame. An ANSWER to the Rebus, by the Author of these POEMS. THE poet asks, and Phillis can't refuseTo show th' obedience of the Infant muse.She knows the Quail of most inviting tasteFed Israel's army in the dreary waste;And what's on Britain's royal standard borne,But the tall, graceful, rampant Unicorn?The Emerald with a vivid verdure glowsAmong the gems which regal crowns compose;Boston's a town, polite and debonair,To which the beaux and beauteous nymphs repair,Each Helen strikes the mind with sweet surprise,While living lightning flashes from her eyes,See young Euphorbus of the Dardan lineBy Manelaus' hand to death resign:The well known peer of popular applauseIs C----m zealous to support our laws.Quebec now vanquish'd must obey,She too much annual tribute payTo Britain of immortal fame.And add new glory to her name.
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