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THE GREAT DAY by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

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First Line: HURRAH FOR REVOLUTION AND MORE CANNON-SHOT!
Last Line: The beggars have changed places, but the lash goes on
Subject(s): REVOLUTIONS;
Hurrah for revolution and more cannon-shot!
A beggar upon horseback lashes a beggar on foot.
Hurrah for revolution and cannon come again!
The beggars have changed places, but the lash goes on.



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