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SALUTATION by EZRA POUND

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First Line: O GENERATION OF THE THOROUGHLY SMUG
Last Line: AND DO NOT EVEN OWN CLOTHING.
O generation of the thoroughly smug
and thoroughly uncomfortable,
I have seen fishermen picnicking in the sun,
I have seen them with untidy families,
I have seen their smiles full of teeth
and heard ungainly laughter.
And I am happier than you are,
And they were happier than I am;
And the fish swim in the lake
and do not even own clothing.



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