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SILK by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: TWAS THE SHROUD OF MANY A WORM-LIKE THING
Last Line: WHO WENT TO THE WORMS AGAIN.
Subject(s): SILK;
'Twas the shroud of many a worm-like thing
That rose from its tangled skein;
'Twas the garb of many a god-like king
Who went to the worms again.



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