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41.
Beauteous as the rising sun
First Line:
Beauteous as the rising sun
Last Line:
The fair one's name above defined
DMI number:
23589
42.
Because I am by nature blind
First Line:
Because I am by nature blind
Last Line:
Good luck to those with whom I dwell
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
18701
43.
Before creating nature willed
First Line:
Before creating nature willed
Last Line:
Read and you'll have me for your pains
DMI number:
22831
44.
Before great nature spread the seas
First Line:
Before great nature spread the seas
Last Line:
Or you my name will never reveal
DMI number:
24014
45.
Before I was exposed to sight of day
First Line:
Before I was exposed to sight of day
Last Line:
And without pity perished in the flame
DMI number:
15271
46.
Before my father was begot
First Line:
Before my father was begot
Last Line:
Where I got my grandmother's maidenhead
DMI number:
7613
47.
Before the eternal mind who dwells on high
First Line:
Before the eternal mind who dwells on high
Last Line:
By wholesome laws and guide the sceptered hand
Author:
Henry Needler (Speculation)
DMI number:
23979
48.
Begot by parents dull and thick
First Line:
Begot by parents dull and thick
Last Line:
Stick not to bury me alive
DMI number:
15115
49.
Begot by the folly and pride of mankind
First Line:
Begot by the folly and pride of mankind
Last Line:
That hug me and others that wish my embraces
DMI number:
15246
50.
Begotten and born and dying with noise
First Line:
Begotten and born and dying with noise
Last Line:
And I roar out my joy and in transport expire
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation)
DMI number:
24219
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