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I COULD by ELIZABETH WARREN JONES

First Line: I COULD LIVE RIOTOUSLY / FROM SUN TO SUN
Last Line: AS MOONLIGHT ON A FROSTED SILL.
Subject(s): FREE WILL & DETERMINISM;
I could live riotously
From sun to sun;
I could walk the broad, free path --
Shun the narrow one.

I could snatch with ruthless hand
All that comes my way --
Were it right or were it wrong --
It were mine to pay.

I could arm my woman's wit
With a sword of flame,
Match my skill with Satan
In a subtle game --

@3Yet, here I lie as white and still
As moonlight on a frosted sill.@1



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