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THE TIDES AT PANAMA by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: AS EFFORT GIGANTIC
Last Line: "TO PREVENT TRUST-PROMOTION."
Subject(s): PANAMA CANAL; PRESIDENTS, UNITED STATES; ROOSEVELT, THEODORE (1858-1919); CANAL ZONE;

"As effort gigantic,"
Exclaims the Atlantic,
"Is making, to wed us by force."
"Indeed, 'tis terrific,"
Replies the Pacific,
"But cannot we get a divorce?

For Teddy
Is ready
To sanction an ocean
Whose aim
Is a claim
To prevent Trust-promotion."



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