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THE FIG-TREE by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: FIRST GO-BETWEEN IN FALLEN MAN'S DEFENCE
Last Line: WHEREWITH TO HIDE HIS SHAME.
Subject(s): FIG TREES;
First go-between in fallen man's defence,
To shield or share his blame.
Christ-like, to lend the robe of innocence
Wherewith to hide his shame.



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