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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE RIDDLE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: Out of the eater, meat
Last Line: I solve thy mystery.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Riddles
First Line: Out of the eater, meat
Last Line: I solve thy mystery.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Riddles
Out of the Eater, meat:
Thou dost the streams devour.
Out of the strong, the sweet:
The brine begets the shower.
'Tis thus, O Samson Sea,
I solve thy mystery.
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