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INCANTATION, by                    
First Line: Thirty-six hours from singapore
Last Line: Look what has happened me!
Alternate Author Name(s): Cooke, W. R., Mrs.
Subject(s): Adventure & Adventurers; Sailing & Sailors; Seamen; Sails


"Thirty-six hours from Singapore,"
Sailing an azure sea;
Thirty-six hours, no less, no more --
Look what has happened me!

Only a circular garishly made,
Placarding Java and Bali trade,
But weaving the spell of the East -- pearls, jade,
Teakwood and Singapore!

Dollars, come quickly and bring me more --
Dollars to carry me there!
"Thirty-six hours from Singapore!"
Witness me sniffing the air!

Stalls I shall visit, and taste and try;
Bargain for treasures I never can buy,
Pinching myself to make sure it is I,
Shopping in Singapore!

"Thirty-six hours from Singapore,"
Sailing an azure sea;
Thirty-six hours, no less, no more --
Look what has happened me!





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