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[With pseudo-monarchy and creed]

With pseudo-monarchy and creed,
How can a Nation still succeed?—
By giving these but little heed.

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It tries to steer by common-sense,
While keeping up a huge pretence
Of loyalty and reverence.
It sweeps the road-ways of the state:
But Lies o'erhead accumulate,—
At last an avalanche of fate.