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MAXIMS FOR THE OLD HOUSE: THE PLASTER ON THE CHIMNEY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: These words in time shall pass away
Last Line: May know the blessedness of wings.
Subject(s): Houses


These words in time shall pass away
And moulder with the mouldering clay.
Learn thou that only passing things
May know the blessedness of wings.





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