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Blackberries

by William Allingham
 
 

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71

Mother Shipton.

When John's great elephant is sold,
When London streets have grass for gold,
When spades go up and swords go down,
When hats are worn without a crown,
When crowds are fed without a feast,
When pray'rs are said without a priest,
When ringdoves laugh and foxes weep,
Then shall poor men sow and reap.