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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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One who, or that which, accelerates.

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THE WAIST MEASURE.

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W.S. Merwin·1927–2019
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he American System uses the following ten measuresfor the waist: First, neck; second, bust; third, waist; fourth, front;fifth, back; sixth, chest; seventh, width of back; eighth,under arm; ninth, armhole; tenth, shoulder.
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