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Clarel

a poem and pilgrimage in the Holy Land
Melville, Herman (1819-1891)

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His lyric. Yet in heart of hearts
Perchance its vanity he knew,
At least suspected. What to do?
Time cares not to avenge your smarts,
But presses on, impatient of review.
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