I began to hitchhike in something akin to geological time: slow, ancient, vast.
("Even Cowgirls Get the Blues")
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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
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Our little force will march on tomorrow or the day after.
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I can assure you, that the gallant hearts that throb beneath its sacred folds, will only be content, when this glorious banner is planted first and foremost in the coming struggle for out independence.
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