Monday, October 10, 2011

The Great Day - by W.B. Yeats







"The Great Day"
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by W.B. Yeats (1865-1939)

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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