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THE ELEMENTS by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES

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First Line: NO HOUSE OF STONE
Last Line: I AM A BIRD.

No house of stone
Was built for me;
When the Sun shines --
I am a bee.

No sooner comes
The Rain so warm,
I come to light --
I am a worm.

When the Winds blow,
I do not strip,
But set my sails --
I am a ship.

When Lightning comes,
It plays with me
And I with it --
I am a tree.

When drowned men rise
At Thunder's word,
Sings Nightingale --
I am a bird.



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