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Blackberries

by William Allingham
 
 

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[The imperial essence, the transcendent dower]

The imperial essence, the transcendent dower
Of all good moments, is the Sense of Power;
The joy of all enjoyments, high or mean,
Active or passive, stormy or serene.
The Sense of Power is freedom, warmth, and light;
The Sense of Weakness, gloom and chains and blight;
The Sense of Power is life's immortal breath;
The Sense of Weakness is the touch of death.