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THE RAIN-POOL by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: I AM TOO SMALL FOR WINDS TO MAR
Last Line: THAT HIGHEST HEAVEN FORGETS ME NOT.

I am too small for winds to mar
My surface; but I hold a Star
That teaches me, though low my lot,
That highest heaven forgets me not.



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