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Who saw the fences falling |
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Who broke the ploughman's bread |
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Who heard the winter calling |
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Who wore the tailor's thread |
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How many sheaves were counted |
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How did the carriage shine |
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How many thoughts were doubted |
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How did the landlord dine |
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Just as you sow you shall reap |
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Who led the mayday feasting |
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Who saw the harvest home |
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Who left the future wasting |
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Who watched the families go |
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See where the bowls are empty |
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See where the arms reach |
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See where the butter melted |
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See where the altars creak |
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Where were the days of promise |
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Where were the gifts divine |
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Where were the heroes honest |
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Where was the summer wine |
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Watch how the waves must shatter |
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Watch how the shore divides |
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Watch how the nets will tatter |
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Watch Canute and his bride |