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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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TIME THE HANGMAN

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William Carlos Williams·1883–1963·Beat Generation
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oor old Abner, old white-haired nigger!I remember when you were so strongyou hung yourself by a rope round the neckin Doc Hollister's barn to prove you could beatthe faker in the circus--and it didn't kill you.Now your face is in your hands, and your elbowsare on your knees, and you are silent and broken.
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