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LEISURE by GLADYS CROMWELL

First Line: WHEN I HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO
Last Line: AS LION OR AS DEER.
Subject(s): LEISURE;
WHEN I have nothing else to do,
When I am free, the hour kind,
I like to lift reflections from
The pool of my mind.
I'm thirsty, and I like to drink
A wisdom cool and clear;
Standing precautionary, shy,
As lion or as deer.



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