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MEDITATIO by EZRA POUND

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First Line: WHEN I CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE CURIOUS HABITS OF DOGS
Last Line: I CONFESS, MY FRIEND, I AM PUZZLED.
Subject(s): ANIMALS; DOGS;
When I carefully consider the curious habits of dogs
I am compelled to conclude
That man is the superior animal.

When I consider the curious habits of man
I confess, my friend, I am puzzled.



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