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OPPORTUNITY by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: ONCE ONLY DID THE ANGEL STIR
Last Line: THE WATERS NE'ER HAVE MOVED AGAIN.
Subject(s): OPPORTUNITY;

Once only did the angel stir
The pool, whereat she paused in pain.
Another step outspeeded her;
The waters ne'er have moved again.



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