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What if I say I shall not wait!

What if I burst the fleshly Gate —

And pass escaped — to thee!

What if I file this Mortal — off —

See where it hurt me – That’s enough —

And wade in Liberty!

They cannot take me — any more!

Dungeons can call — and Guns implore

Unmeaning — now — to me —

As laughter — was — an hour ago —

Or Laces — or a Travelling Show —

Or who died — yesterday!

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