Why, what could she have done, being what she is Was there another Troy for her to burn.
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I bear a burden that might well tryMen that do all by rule,And what can IThat am a wandering-witted foolBut pray to God that He easeMy great responsibilities
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It's certain that fine women eat A crazy salad with their meat.
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I think it better that at times like theseWe poets keep our mouths shut, for in truthWe have no gift to set a statesman rightHe's had enough of meddling who can pleaseA young girl in the indolence of her youthOr an old man upon a winter's night.
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