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[DAWNINGS OF FANCY.]
CONTINUED.
Whose denies this wholesome, natural want,Endangers her existence! She must bask
Among the woods she rifles,—free from task,
The master's eye, and hard command,—and nap,
Where nature yields her groves and matron lap;—
Where birds sing slumber, and the hunted doe,
Assured of safety, stops awhile to pant!
Thus resting, she arises, prompt and strong,
With eye all vigor,—wing prepared to go,
Rapt, heavenward, in the upward-gushing song!—
Poised like the great sea-eagle in his state,
Sovereign 'mongst rolling clouds, careering free
Or, like the meeker lark, at heaven's own gate,
That, in her love, proclaims her liberty.
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