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THE MIGHTY DENIER by WILLIAM WATSON

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First Line: WELL HE SLUMBERS, GREATLY SLAIN
Last Line: CRUELLER THAN SWORD OR SEA.

WELL he slumbers, greatly slain,
Who in splendid battle dies;
Deep his sleep in midmost main
Pillowed upon pearl who lies.

Ease, of all good gifts the best,
War and wave at last decree;
Love alone denies us rest,
Crueller than sword or sea.



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