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biisutoarm · 5 days ago
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What is your favorite color?
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MINE'S GRAY.
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dawngen · 1 year ago
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"All cats old enough to catch their own prey, gather beneath the Great Oak!"
Ever since Eagleburn had returned with Bayspots' still-warm body, the camp had been thick with a palpable tension. No one cat had been able to keep still or to keep quiet as gossip as to what was to happen spread like wildfire through the chilly camp. Opinions were starkly divided as to what should be done, and the crux of it all was Eagleburn's contributions to DawnClan.
Such as seen in physical form as young Leopardpaw, flanked by Beewatcher, approached the Great Oak. The apprentice, already fully grown and sleek with toned muscle beneath his dappled coat, looked smaller than he should next to the medicine cat.
As Oatstar clambered up the tree overarching the camp, peering down below, he, too, shared in Leopardpaw's visible anxiety.
Eagleburn's absence was felt with a distinctive, ominous air. Many had begun to realize how he was the sticky sap keeping them all together, Oatstar's necessary shadow and guiding paw. It had been three days since Eagleburn's banishment to the medicine cats' den, and little had been decided.
But, at the deputy's insistence, Oatstar had conceded that the clan needed this bright spot of hope more than ever.
"It has been a tough few days, but I hope you all can find joy in this moment like I will," Oatstar began, looking out over his collected clan. He noted that the Bayspots' litter were absent, and Suntuft and Brightstorm were in the mouth of the nursery, watching, but distant. He tried not to think of it, looking down and spotting Leopardpaw anxiously shifting from paw to paw among the crowd.
"We have an apprentice overdue for his ceremony, that he has very much become deserving of. Leopardpaw, could you please step forward towards the Great Oak?" The whispering among the felines settled as all eyes focused upon Leopardpaw, and in that moment, the young cat figured out why his mentor pushed so much for him to have his ceremony without him. It was a distraction from the tragedy that had befallen their clan, a necessary one. He felt their gazes upon him, but unlike what he had anticipated, it felt... Warm. Joyous.
He could see his siblings, who had obtained their warrior names a moon before, sitting in the crowd, looking upon him with pride. Wolverinefreckle lifted her good paw, and Rowandawn flicked his bushy gray tail, both wearing such warm expressions.
They had led different paths--Wolverinefreckle a medicine cat and Rowandawn a mediator--which had caused them to separate from a young age, but these clan ties kept them bound together, and reminded Leopardpaw that the clan was not doomed over one incident. He could only hope they would be stronger for it.
"In place of your mentor--Beewatcher, do you believe this young cat is ready for his warrior name?"
Pulling herself up beside Leopardpaw, they shared a glance, and Beewatcher lifted her head high.
"Undoubtedly. He has demonstrated the courage and loyalty of a clan cat, and the heart of a warrior."
Oatstar nodded.
"Leopardpaw--do you promise to uphold our code, and to defend DawnClan to your dying breath?"
"I do."
"Then I declare you Leopardchaser. May your courageous heart continue to guide you along StarClan's path."
With a bunch of his haunches, Oatstar leaped down to the gathering place where newly named Leopardchaser awaited. His anxiety melted away, finally did the younger tom stand like the warrior he should be, and in his posture and lifted head, Oatstar saw a reflection of Eagleburn.
Padding forward, with the distance closed, the two cats briefly shared tongues, Oatstar licking the shoulder of Leopardchaser and Leopardchaser mimicking him.
"DawnClan, meet your newest warrior!"
His tail flagged high, and with Oatstar's cry, a chorus of Leopardchaser's new name rung out across the clearing.
Leopardchaser! Leopardchaser! Leopardchaser!
Overwhelmed with joy, as his siblings approached to give their congratulations, out of the corner of his eye, Leopardchaser spotted a black tail slipping back into the medicine cats' den. His heart swelled with an indescribable feeling, one he would not forget as he accepted the congratulations of his peers with a deep purr.
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nohiketoosmall · 2 years ago
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Ranking Plush Wild Republic Rattlesnakes
Part 1: Ranking Plush Anacondas
Part 2: Ranking Plush Cobras
Part 3a: Ranking Plush Rattlesnakes
The photo limit for posting is 30 photos and Wild Republic was fully taking up 1/3 of the list so I moved the brand as a whole to their own post. Some listings are labeled as K&M International, which seems to be their former name.
I looked through my stuffed animals and I have one WR stuffed animal I could find, a giraffe from Lincoln Park Zoo's adopt an animal program I got for Xmas from my partner. Wild Republic partners with multiple organizations including the Audubon Society, which I talked about a little in my Anaconda post, and also the WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums), hence why you'll find their plushies in zoos.
Personally, their snakes are very hit-or-miss for me, although I should note they seem to have different price points so some are naturally higher quality than others. They've been around since 1979 but according to their own website boomed in popularity in 1999. Since then, they seem to have introduced and discontinued many stuffed animals, hence why they appear so many times on the ranking lists.
Super Jumbo Western Diamondback by Wild Republic (1)
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7/10 This rattlesnake is fine, but doesn't hold up next to Rambo IMO. There is also a 70in version on the WR website and I think they use the exact same fabric patterns, which is why the "jumbo" version has such small triangles. I couldn't find confirmation it has a rattle. IMO if I'm going to get a rattlesnake plush it should have a rattle, but I won't take off a point for that in the rankings because I don't think I'll be able to confirm that for most. But in my heart this is a 6/10.
Green Rock Rattlesnake by Wild Republic (2)
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8/10 Okay, I have to admit, I don't like the physical design of this snake very much. But I had to give it extra points for the audacity of including such a specific species of rattlesnake. I didn't know of this rattlesnake, but it is also called the banded rattlesnake and can come in a variety of colors including apparently gray, pink(ish), blue, and white. None of them are as vibrant as the green of this stuffed animal. They used this as an opportunity to make a blue version as well (this one listed at 70in):
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On the topic of product descriptions, the Wild Republic website describes the green snake like this:
Long, lean, mean and green
I'm not a fan.
Green Rock Rattlesnake Toy by Wild Republic (3) via stuffedwithplushtoys
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2/10 I will give this snake props for... being unique, and having a rattle. But, seeing the fact this appears to no longer be sold on the Wild Republic website, I think its obvious why this was not successful. (At least stuffedwithplushtoys put nice facts about snakes in the product description)
his one seems to also have a blue type, although I only found this one picture:
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Timber Rattlesnake by Wild Republic (4)
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7/10 I think that this uses the same sewing pattern as the other Wild Republic rattlesnakes. The website boldly proclaims this a "lifelike stuffed version" which I find extremely funny given they chose to make this snake bright magenta. But I found it so funny I ended up really liking her, she's iconic. In case you're wondering, real Timber Rattlesnakes are brown.
Twin Spotte Snake by Wild Republic (5)
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3/10 It doesn't look like this particular entry was proofread before being posted. The twin-spotted rattlesnake is indeed a species, and can be a kind of greyish blue. I don't rank this low because I dislike the bright blue- I just ranked the magenta timber rattler higher- I just don't like the pattern. Looking at the other WR rattlers, this one is so far off, it doesn't even look inspired by the twin-spotted? It looks like a burmese python pattern in blue. If you know the Deep History of my blog you know that I once had a dream featuring an electric blue burmese python, so we can only hope they use this fabric for a python in future posts.
I found a very similarly patterned snake that seems to be exclusive to Saint Louis Zoo, which I didn't fit into the other post because of length constraints, plus because it is so simimlar to the above plushie. The seller did not include any tags, although there don't seem to be any visible anyways, and the snake is not sold online. I assume it was custom ordered from one of the many plush companies I've been looking at in these posts, though.
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Foilkins Rattlesnake by Wild Republic (6)
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54in
7/10 This snake isn't really "my thing" but I have to admit, it is very cute regardless. It doesn't seem that huggable due to the material, but thats kind of the whole gimmick with the foilkins. I will accept that this one is not for me, but is good. I'm also gonna tuck this other foilkins rattlesnake in this section, it's clearly a rattlesnake but wasn't tagged as such:
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Colorful Snake by Wild Republic (7)
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7/10 I thought I was finally free from Wild Republic when I found an e-bay listing showing the full body of this snake. It's listed as "Colorful snake" and not tagged rattlesnake on the WR site, and the fully body isn't visible so I'd written it off as a non-rattler. I guess this is very loosely a "horned rattlesnake" with a wacky pattern, but I'm ranking it highly because I think its a fun artistic direction.
Tribal Orange Snake by Wild Republic (8)
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0/10 I realized I had missed this one while looking through the "snakes" catalog. I'm ranking this one 0 because I'm not a fan of companies using the word "tribal" for any pattern, its just meaningless. Plus its just a little busy- I prefer the other colorful orange one.
2010 Purple Rattlesnake by Wild Republic (9) via ebay
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6/10 e-bay continues to taunt me by suggesting new Wild Republic Rattlesnake Plushes. I don't like this one very much and I wasn't sure if I should include it because its really just a snake with a rattlesnake tail, and because there are so many other WR plushies on this post, but it does look very soft. A different ebay seller seemed to have labeled this (or a very similar purple snake) as "Rainforest Cafe" so it may have been produced for them.
Patchwork Rattlesnake by Wild Republic (10) via ebay
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7/10 Like some of the others, I like this brightly colored one for its creative take on the patterns of a rattlesnake. This does mean fully 1/3 of this list is WR, but what can I say, they love rattlesnakes.
Blue Rock Rattlesnake by Wild Republic (11) via ebay
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4/10 I think this is meant to be a different version of the twin spotted rattlesnake, but this ebay listing was the only place I found this snake- they didn't even include a picture of the tag, so I can't confirm 100% this is WR, but it looks like their work. I just think the pattern and color choices on this one are kind of ugly. (The threads around the rattle are loose, hence why it has no detail).
Red Green Snake by Wild Republic
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8/10 This is the first unique shape and style from WR we've seen in a while! I like the face, its cute, and I like the creative patterns. The above photo is from ebay, but I did confirm that this snake is still sold on the WR website- the preview image on their site doesn't show the tail, and it's not tagged rattlesnake.
Plush Diamondback Rattlesnake by K&M International / Wild Republic via ebay
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4/10, this is a perfectly fine rattlesnake, although I don't like how the diamonds are not neatly centered. The most interesting thing about this one is the age- the ebay listing states this is from 1998, but not the manufacturer. The tag was very damaged but did say "1998 K", and as you may recalled K&M International did not rebrand to Wild Republic until 1999. I then found a listing with the same type with a better-looking tag, confirming the manu.
That's all the Wild Republic rattlesnakes so far! (not sponsored ofc, the other post has the other brands, again these just didn't fit!) Don't forget to read the post with the other rattlers!!
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rootsclan · 4 months ago
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Allegiances
RootsClan
Leader:
Crowstar - a black tabby she-cat
[118 moons, 9 lives, cold, eloquent speaker & keen eye, formerly a loner]
{StarClan has their eyes on Crowstar, the previous leader, Daisystar, did much good for the clan, and has given his blessings in excess to Crowstar. For he knows just as well as Crowstar, that something big is coming.}
Apprentice: Orchidpaw
Deputy:
Crestspots - a long-furred unusually spotted brown she-cat
[42 moons, confident, excellent teacher & natural intuition, was abandoned]
[Parents: Drypelt (adoptive)]
[Mate: Silverswan, Siblings: Panthersap]
{Needlelaurel served as her mentor and influenced her to be more cold to others, be slow to anger and have strong inner morals. Needlelaurel helped her become better at teaching. She graduated at 14 moons old, honored for her strong will. She is honored to serve as the deputy for Crowstar, and hopes to uphold her position with the guidance of Starclan.}
Medicine Cats:
Jumpbreeze - an unusually spottted dark ginger she-cat
[83 moons, cold, great storyteller & good climber, clan founder]
[Mate: Tornmask, Kits: Marigoldwish (adopted), Scalekit, Brackenkit]
{Jumpbreeze was but a kit in the beginnings of this still new clan, and wondrously she has watched it blossom and grown and the roots sink deeper. She thinks that's the way it should be. She mentored Downyiris to become an excellent medicine cat in her stead, teaching her things she had learned from the start.}
Drypelt - a long-furred white and pale gray tabby she-cat
[71 moons, wise, deep StarClan bond & natural intuition, clan founder]
[Mate: Batspeck, Kits: Panthersap (adopted), Crestspots (adopted)]
{Mentored by Scarletreed, and influenced by her to be more likely to follow rules, and be ready for fights and bickers with others. She helped her become better at noticing small details. Drypelt graduated at 14 moons old, and was honored for her understanding. She has always felt drawn to StarClan and receives messages and visits with frequency, she finds great joy in sharing knowledge about StarClan and helping others interpret dreams and visions.}
Tumbledawn - a dark brown/cream tortie she-cat
[134 moons, lonesome, camp keeper & good kitsitter, formerly a loner]
{Once a wandering loner, helping as she went, she found the clan and found a place to be of the best of service. She loves acting as the medicine cat for her clan, and takes great pride in healing.}
Downyiris - a speckled silver and white she-cat
[20 moons, adventurous, masterful storyteller & skilled mediator, born to another clan, but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Poolglint (adoptive), Redfern (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Burnetacorn, Wisteriacrackle, Saffronspots, Lightnewt, Rabbitfeather]
{Mentored by Jumpbreeze, and influenced to be consistent, and bicker with others, make her own rules and resort to violence. She helped her become better at resolving arguments and storytelling. Downyiris graduated at 15 moons old and honored for her adaptability. She was chosen by Jumpbreeze to serve in her stead, and has been haunted by a specific vision, many cats curled up, cold, and a devastation that breaks the clan. But beyond that dark seed is a brighter sun, more formidable, a stone, firm, that rebuilds and forms a foundation that can last.}
Mediators:
Lightpelt - a long-furred dark brown/black mottled she-cat with vitiligo
[150 moons, cunning, fast runner & good mediator, clan founder]
[Kits: Olivegorse (deceased)]
{Wise and old, Lightpelt has truly seen it all, a masterful warrior in her prime, she mentored two of the greatest warriors the clan has ever know, Archeye and Basilfoot, both legends by her guiding paw. She serves now as a mediator, her work never truly done. She is so well loved by the clan, and cherished by all.}
Poolglint- an unusually spotted cream she-cat
[110 moons, adventurous, skilled mediator, formerly a loner]
|Permanent Condition: Weak Leg|
[Mate: Redfern, Kits: Lightnewt (adopted), Burnetacorn (adopted), Wisteriacrackle (adopted), Downyiris (adopted), Saffronspots (adopted), Rabbitfeather (adopted)]
{Poolglint is grateful for her knack to sort out disagreements, as it helped her join RootsClan. There was a disagreement during a patrol that she, a loner, managed to solve. Her ability to sort out the dispute with virtually no inside information immediately impressed the patrol. She was invited in and has served as a mediator since, even if the arguing from other cats does get annoying at times.}
Wisteriacrackle - an unusually spotted pale gray and white tom
[20 moons, cold, skilled mediator, born into another clan but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Poolglint (adoptive), Redfern (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Burnetacorn, Downyiris, Saffronspots, Lightnewt, Rabbitfeather]
{Mentored by Coneflick to have strong inner morals and interact with others, and resolving arguments. Graduated at 12 moons old and honored for his independence. He has some self doubts that can sometimes cloud his judgement, but when he feels steady, he is a fantastic mediator and inspired by his mentor.}
Saffronspots- an unusually spotted pale gray and white she-cat
[20 moons, bold, great mediator & good kitsitter, born into another clan but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Poolglint (adoptive), Redfern (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Burnetacorn, Wisteriacrackle, Downyiris, Lightnewt, Rabbitfeather]
{Mentored by Pinetiger, and influenced to be more likely to start a fight, follow the status quo, step out of her comfort zone and behave erratically. She graduated at 13 moons old, and was honored for her honesty. Considered bold and blunt by many, it's exactly what makes Saffronspots and excellent mediator. She's willing to cut to the chase, which serves to cut petty squabbles short.}
Rabbitfeather - a pale gray tabby and white tom
[12 moons, righteous, talented swimmer & good climber, born into another clan but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Poolglint (adoptive), Redfern (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Lightnewt, Burnetacorn, Wisteriacrackle, Downyiris, Saffronspots]
{Mentored by Poolglint, and influenced to be more likely to break rules that don't suit him, and to behave erratically. He graduated at 11 moons old, and was honored for his responsibility. Rabbitfeather views his role as mediator as something akin to being litter-mates with the whole of the clan! He wants to act as family, and clear up things with support and compassion, and maybe a bit of teasing if needed.}
Warriors:
Scarletreed - a dark ginger tabby she-cat
[78 moons, righteous, great hunter & helpful insight, clan founder]
[Mate: Needlelaurel, Kits: Silverswan (adopted), Tigerpond (adopted), Heatherfur (adopted), Shadownest (adopted)]
{Just a kit in the beginning, Scarletreed had a nearly devious desire to become stronger, a better hunter, and her focus paid off. Strongly opinionated, and fighting for her clan and the right thing any chance she gets. She was mentored by Needlelaurel to be more likely to resort to violence and have trouble adapting, and become better at hunting. She graduated at 11 moons old, and was honored for her compassion.}
Needlelaurel - an unusually spotted ginger she-cat
[98 moons, strict, talented swimmer & good climber, clan founder]
[Mate: Scarletreed, Kits: Silverswan (adopted), Tigerpond (adopted), Heatherfur (adopted), Shadownest (adopted)]
{A proud founder of the clan, Needlelaurel is happy to pass on her skills to the newer warriors. Watching the clan truly grow to such a large size, be so abundant, is more than she could have dreamed of in the beginning. Now she hopes to help maintain its abundance through her teaching and her duties.}
Redfern - a dark ginger tabby she-cat
[105 moons, adventurous, great mediator & omen seeker, formerly a kittypet]
|Permanent Condition: Constant Joint Pain|
[Mate: Poolglint, Kits: Lightnewt (adopted), Burnetacorn (adopted), Wisteriacrackle (adopted), Downyiris (adopted), Saffronspots (adopted), Rabbitfeather (adopted)]
{Redfern used to be a kittypet, but joined the clan after something terrible happened to her Twolegs, since the incident the memories have gone hazy. A past that she rather shed, too painful to think of the loss. The only thing remaining of that past is the blue bow collar, now tattered and shredded, still hanging from her neck. She found a place in the clan that suited her adventerous nature just right, and a darling cat that didn't mind the scars on her mind.}
Pheasantfern - a gray tabby she-cat
[58 moons, daring, masterful storyteller, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Daytalon (deceased)]
[Siblings: Rimeshade (deceased), Tornmask, Basilfoot (deceased)]
[Mate: Stonedawn}
{Mentored by Crowstar, influenced to be more likely to refrain from socializing and break away from the status quo. Crowstar helped her become better at storytelling. She graduated at 13 moons old, and was honored for her fearlessness. Pheasantfern has had her tail mangled three separate times, once by a dog, a fox, and a falling tree, her bad luck is baffling to the clan, and jokes are made that maybe StarClan gave her a few extra lives just to see what would happen. She doesn't mind the jokes, and hopes to turn them into rumors or even legends that remain once she has moved on to StarClan. Her tail is marred with scars, pink and rippled. She calls them her scar-stripes and shows them off proudly, a mark of her ability to survive.}
Tornmask - a long-furred masked dark gray tabby she-cat
[58 moons, righteous, den builder & good speaker, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Daytalon (deceased)]
[Siblings: Pheasantfern, Rimeshade (deceased), Basilfoot (deceased)]
[Mate: Jumpbreeze, Kits: Marigoldwish (adopted), Scalekit, Brackenkit]
{Mentored by Scarletreed, influenced her to be more likely to be cold towards others, be slow to anger and adapt easily. She helped her become better at caring for camp. She graduated at 13 moons old, and was honored for her leadership. As a proficient den builder, it is her honor to pass on such a detailed and important task onto other warriors as a mentor. But most of all she enjoys knowing that the job she is doing is what makes certain that all of the cats can rest comfortably and safely through the night. She takes great great pride in a task most others view as tedious or boring.}
Apprentice: Specklepaw
Luckheart - a golden brown and white she-cat
[114 moons, ambitious, fish-like swimmer, formerly a loner]
[Kits: Furledspot (adopted), Tarantulaface (adopted)]
{Ambitious and friendly, there's almost noone that isn't a friend to Luckheart! From a very young age, she had strange dreams that led her to believe that she was a part of the new prophecy, and with that knowledge she found drive and motivation to strive to be a masterful warrior in every way she can. She hopes to be a fantastic mentor to many apprentices, and perhaps to one day serve as a deputy or something greater to the clan.}
Panthersap - a long-furred light brown tabby she-cat
[42 moons, lonesome, excellent teacger, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Drypelt (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Crestspots)]
[Mate: Furledspot]
{Mentored by Basilfoot, influenced her to be more likely to break rules that don't suit her, use her words over teeth and claws, make impulsive decisions and be cold towards others. Basilfoot helped her become better at teaching. She graduated at 11 moons old, and was honored for her composure. From kittenhood, Panthersap was an absolute pawful, she was always trying to do, explore, all on her own. Basilfoot saw a lot of himself in her and took her as his apprentice. Panthersap's eccentric nature was fostered and channeled with excellence due to Basilfoot. She remembers him fondly and knows that he still looks after her and her moodswings from StarClan.}
Furledspot - a speckled dark brown she-cat
[40 moons, lonesome, lore mster, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Luckheart (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Tarantulaface]
[Mate: Panthersap]
{Mentored by Crowstar, influenced to be more likely to break rules that don't suit her, be friendly towards others and resort to violence. Crowstar helped her become better at remembering lore. She graduated at 10 moons old, a true feat, and was honored for her observance. Her primary goal is to learn as much history, and information about their clan and their territory so that she can maintain all of the knowledge necessary to pass on for future generations.}
Tarantulaface - an unusually spotted black cat
[40 moons, righteous, steady paws, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Luckheart (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Furledspot]
{Mentored by Archeye, influenced to be more likely to put others at ease, be slow to anger, behave erratically and bend the rules. They graduated at 12 moons old, and were honored for their loyalty. Viewed as arrogant and prideful by some other clanmates, Tarantulaface doesn't mind that their ego seems to rub some others the wrong way. They have pride in themself and their abilities, and they think that their boasting is a fair prize for being so steady on their paws.}
Ghosthollow - a long-furred dark brown smoke and white she-cat
[88 moons, troublesome, very clever, formerly a loner]
[Kits: Flurrydusk, Clayspots (adopted)]
{Her old home was a tree hollow, after a season of excessive rain, it was too flooded to recover, and the branches hardly served for proper shelter. It was time to pick up and move on. To her luck, she found RootsClan and was welcomed in due to her cleverness and the kindness of a young clan.}
Flurrydusk - a long-furred dark brown smoke and white tom
[39 moons, charismatic, incredibly cheery, brought into clan as a kit]
[Parents: Ghosthollow]
[Siblings: Clayspots]
[Mate: Talongoose, Rimeshade (deceased)]
{Mentored by Rimeshade, influenced him to be more likely to bend the rules, start a fight, and dwell on things. Graduated at 11 moons old, and honored for his kindness. The presence of Flurrydusk is well-welcomed by others, he always seems to have some interesting conversation to pass, and enjoys debating with anyone that will tolerate it. Even when he's in the wrong, he somehow seems to sway others back to his side, it must be that charming purr of his.}
Silverswan - a long furred black and white she-cat
[38 moons, comparrionate, great speaker & great climber, born into another clan, but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Needlelaurel (adoptive), Scarletreed (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Tigerpond, Heatherfur, Shadownest]
[Mate: Crestspots]
{Mentored by Batspeck, infuenced her to be more likely to breaky away from the status quo and refrain from socializing, helped her become better at climbing and arguing. She graduated at 12 moons old, and was honored for her spirit. Silverswan has a strong and compassionate heart, a desire to help and assist, even a sick mouse would meet her gentle gaze. Batspeck was happy to help foster this kindness, and did what she could to help her find the ability to advocate for herself.}
Batspeck - a black ticked she-cat
[47 moons, loyal, great teacher & good storyteller, formerly a kittypet]
[Mate: Drypelt]
{Batspeck was once a kittypet, but one day she got sick and her Twolegs brought her into the belly of a monster, and took her far from home, leaving her in far off woods, to fend for herself. A patrol from Rootsclan heard her desperate cries, and kindly welcomed her a place to stay to recover. Taken aback by such kindness in the face of cruelty, she wept and leaned against the cats that led her to a sanctuary she could only have dreamt of. She was mentored by Archeye, influenced to be more likely to have a positive outlook, and refrain from socializing. Archeye helped her become better at teaching. She graduated at 12 moons old, and was honored for her appreciation. On a patrol with her mate Drypelt, she had to launch into defense of a dog, and resulted in a scar on her flank.}
Owllily - a dark brown tabby tom
[38 moons, gloomy, incredible runner, born into another clan, but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Rabbitspirit (deceased)]
{Adopted by Rabbitspirit, one of the long-time medicine cats of Rootsclan, Owllily was shown a side of the clan that ultimately hurt his heart more. Being abandoned as a kit made him feel unwanted and uneccessary, and facing the realities of death and pain only convinced him that life is just a downward slide until StarClan. He was mentored by Daisystar, who saw his aches and hoped to bring him a bit of hope. Daisystar influenced him to be more likely to resort to violence. He graduateed at 13 moons old, and was honored for his hard work.}
Coneflick - a long-furred light brown tabby cat
[117 moons, loyal, learner of lore & good fghter, formerly a loner]
[Mate: Rabbitspirit (deceased), Kits: Waterbellow, Stonedawn, Doverush, Emberchirp, Grandkits: Talongoose, Darkpaw, Frondpaw, Petalpaw]
{Seeks to make sure no other cat feels lonely and helpless, he takes his role of a warrior as a protector and guide to those weaker or more vulnerable. He's outgoing and kind, and happily takes on all of his tasks.}
Waterbellow - a light brown tabby tom
[33 moons, daring, fish-like swimmer, abandoned by Twolegs as a kit]
[Parents: Coneflick]
[Siblings: Stonedawn, Doverush, Emberchirp]
[Kits: Talongoose (adopted)]
{Mentored by Luckheart, influenced him to be more likely to interact with others and heed his inner compass, she helped him become better at swimming. He graduated at 14 moons old, and was honored for his valor.}
Doverush - a long-furred dark ginger tabby she-cat
[33 moons, grumpy, masterful storyteller & good climber, abandoned by Twolegs as a kit]
[Parents: Coneflick]
[Siblings: Waterbellow, Stonedusk, Emberchirp]
{Coneflick, Doverush's father, had sired a litter with a kittypet, and much to the upset of the Twoleg who she belonged too, because the Twoleg decided to abandon the litter. Doverush was taken to woods, with their siblings, where they joined Rootsclan. She was mentored by Flurrydusk, influenced her to be more likely to bend the rules, interact with others, have a positive outlook, and be ready for a fight. Flurrydusk helped her become better at storytelling. She graduated at 12 moons old, and was honored for her hardwork. She takes great pride in telling the tallest of tales with the most fantastic of embellishments. Her imagination is endless, and her tales entertain and sometimes annoy the cats around her, but the apprentices and kits seem to get a real kick out of it.}
Emberchirp - a long-furred dark brown tabby tom
[33 moons, ambitious, beloved kitsitter & good swimmer, abandoned by Twolegs as a kit]
[Parents: Coneflick]
[Siblings: Waterbellow, Stonedusk, Doverush]
[Kits: Darkpaw, Frondpaw, Petalpaw]
{Mentored by Tornmask, influenced him to be more likely to bicker with others, be consistent and break away from the status quo. Tornmask helped him become better at caring for kittens. He graduated at 13 moons old, and was honored for his strength. A favorite to kittens in Rootsclan and a legend in others, he is the certified leader tothe little ones, he's incredible at caring for them, and seems to understand them better than plenty other cats. They're drawn to him, and he's happy to watch all the young and upcoming warriors.}
Tigerpond - a golden brown tabby tom
[27 moons, adventurous, renowned hunter, abandoned as a kit]
[Parents: Needlelaurel (adoptive), Scarletreed (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Silverswan, Heatherfur, Shadownest]
{Mentored by Scarletreed, influenced him to be more likely to have trouble adapting, use teeth and claws over words and be cold towards others, helped him becomr better at hunting. He graduated at 14 moons old, and was honored for his versatility.}
Sproutgrove - a light brown and white point she-cat
[26 moons, ambitious, omen seeker & great mediator, born into another clan, but abandoned at border]
[Parents: Daisystar (adoptive)(deceased)]
[Siblings: Icyjoy (exiled), Olivegorse (deceased), Clayspots, Lightnewt]
{She has ambitions to one day be the leader of the clan, and shares visions from another perspective, with Pinetiger. The loss of Olivegorse, and the betrayal and exile of Icyjoy were painful for her, but spurned on her ambitions even further, certain that through her experience and survival, that she could make the tough choices of a leader. She was mentored by Emberchirp, influenced her to be more likely to bicker with others and break rules that don't suit her, helped her become better at resolving arguments. She graduated at 11 moons old, and was honored for her commitment.}
Clayspots - an unsually spotted dark brown and white tom
[26 moons, playful, unusually strong fighter & learner of lore, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Ghosthollow (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Icyjoy (exiled), Olivegorse (deceased), Sproutgrove, Lightnewt, Flurrydusk]
{Mentored by Crestspots, influenced him to be more likely to follow rules, be ready for a fight, and dwell on things. Helped him become better at fighting and remembering lore. He graduated at 12 moons, and was honored for his energy. A seriously hard hitter, this is the warrior to go to to end a fight. He's proud of his strength, but has to watch it when playing with others.}
Lightnewt - a speckled golden brown and white tom
[26 moons, fierce, eloquent speaker, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Poolglint (adoptive), Redfern (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Icyjoy (exiled), Olivegorse (deceased), Sproutgrove, Clayspots, Burnetacorn, Wisteriacrackle, Downyiris, Saffronspots, Rabbitfeather]
{Basically a poet, he has such a way of making his words flow like a stream, and his insults sting like freezing rain. He was mentored by Flurrydusk, influenced him to be more likey to be friendly towards others, have trouble adapting and following rules. Flurrydusk helped him become better at arguing. He graduated at 13 moons old, honored for his dedication.}
Pinetiger - a silver and white tom
[29 moons, confident, good hunter & Dark Forest affinity, exiled from his old clan wrongfully]
[Parents: Strikebeetle (adoptive)]
{Mentored by Coneflick, influenced him to be more likely to be slow to anger and interact with others. Graduated at 11 moons old, honored for his adaptability. He has strange dreams of a dark forest, and feels a draw to it that he cannot explain.}
Apprentice: Frondpaw
Marigoldwish - a long-furred unusually spotted golden tom
[28 moons, responsible, great teacher & very clever, formerly a loner]
[Grandparents: Daytalon (deceased), Parents: Tornmask (adoptive), Jumpbreeze (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Scalekit, Brackenkit]
{Grew up in a barn, avoiding Twolegs, but decided that something new might be a nice change of pace, and found that his problem solving skills lended themself very well to Rootsclan! He was mentored by Furledspot, influenced to be more likely to be cold towards others, be consistent, and bend the rules, helped him become better at solving problems and teaching. He graduated at 11 moons old, and was honored for his realism.}
Burnetacorn - an unusually spotted paly gray and white tom
[20 moons, sneaky, omen sense, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Poolglint (adoptive), Redfern (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Wisteriacrackle, Downyiris, Saffronspots, Lightnewt, Rabbitfeather]
{Mentored by Ghosthollow, influenced him to be more likely to have trouble adapting, avoid a fight and bend the rules. He graduated at 13 moons, and was honored for his stealth.}
Heatherfur - a cream tabby she-cat
[19 moons, charismatic, great storyteller & good hunter, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Scarletreed (adoptive), Needlelaurel (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Shadownest, Silverswan, Tigerpond]
{Easygoing and pleasant, she rarely has a bad day. Mentored by Flurrydusk, influenced her to be more likely to avoid a fight, have trouble adapting, heed her inner compass and bicker with others. Flurrydusk helped her become better at storytelling. She graduated at 13 moons old, and was honored for her exemplar. While she is stubborn and stands her ground on her feelings, she rarely has moments where it would need to come up.}
Shadownest- a long-furred dark ginger tabby she-cat
[19 moons, lonesome, lore keeper & trusted advisor, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Parents: Scarletreed (adoptive), Needlelaurel (adoptive)]
[Siblings: Heatherfur, Silverswan, Tigerpond]
{Mentored by Crestspots, influenced her to be more likely to step out of her comfort zone, defend her beliefs, and follow the status quo, helped her become better at remembering lore and providing insight. She graduated at 13 moons old, honored for her composure.}
Talongoose - a dark gray tabby she-cat
[19 moons, cold, fish-like swimmer & steady paws, born into another clan, but abandoned at the border]
[Grandparents: Coneflick, Parents: Waterbellow (adoptive)]
[Mate: Flurrydusk]
{Mentored by Panthersap, influenced her to be more likely to adapt easily, avoid a fight and break away from the status quo, helped her become better at swimming and caring for camp. She graduated at 14 moons old, and was honored for her cleverness.}
Rustlesnarl - a light brown tabby tom
[108 moons, charismatic, masterful storyteller & good swimmer, formerly a loner]
{Was a loner by choice for many years, decided he's like a stable home with lots of company, and found that in Rootsclan. He hopes to learn the way of the warrior well, and truly fit in with his clan.}
Apprentice: Petalpaw
Plumedance - a dorsal-striped gray she-cat
[60 moons, lonesome, talented swimmer & great kitsitter, formerly a loner]
[Kits: Specklepaw, Orchidpaw]
{Plumedance was found just inside the border by a patrol of medicine cats, her, and her kittens cries for help could be heard on the wind. She had been begging for shelter with other cats, loners, rogues, even another clan, but resources or space were always too limited. She had hoped to find a home before it was time for her kittens to be born, but to he devastation, she had found no such thing. The patrol rushed to her aid, helping to clean and stabilize, and assisted her and her kits to the clan. The compassion she was shone solidified her decision and faith in the clan. She hopes her kits can grow into strong warriors, and that she will be able to rest peacefully in the clan as she gets older.}
Apprentice: Darkpaw
Stoneback - a pale gray tabby and white tom
[13 moons, fierce, interested in clan history & lover of stories, abandoned as a kit]
{Electing to just serve as an apprentice without worry for parents, Stoneback's fierce nature was evident from the moment he joined the clan. And further proven by his tossing out of a snake, and surviving the bite. The scar he bears is one he was very proud to show off to the other apprentices. He graduated at 12 moons, and was honored for his courage.}
Slightwood - an unusually dappled pale gray she-cat
[102 moons, nervous, talented swimmer, formerly a kittypet]
{Abandoned by her twolegs near the thunderpath due to her illness.}
Apprentices:
Darkpaw - a long-furred dark brown tabby tom
[8 moons, careful, active imagination, born into another clan, but chose to be with other parent in Rootsclan]
[Grandparents: Coneflick, Parents: Emberchirp]
[Siblings: Frondpaw, Petalpaw]
{Tends to get lost in thought and wander without looking, this earns him frequent burrs in his pelt.}
Frondpaw - a long-furred dark brown tabby tom
[8 moons, ambitious, confident with words, born into another clan, but chose to be with other parent in Rootsclan]
[Grandparents: Coneflick, Parents: Emberchirp]
[Siblings: Darkpaw, Petalpaw]
{Is encouraging of others and has a tendency to be kinda bossy.}
Petalpaw - a long-furred dark brown tabby she-cat
[8 moons, daring, splashes in puddled and confident with words, born into another clan, but chose to be with other parent in Rootsclan]
|Permanent Condition: Deaf|
[Grandparents: Coneflick, Parents: Emberchirp]
[Siblings: Darkpaw, Frondpaw]
{Loves to play pranks and explore.}
Specklepaw - a gray she-cat
[8 moons, lonesome, active imagination, formerly a loner]
[Parents: Plumedance]
[Siblings: Orchidpaw]
{Stares off into space a lot while daydreaming.}
Orchidpaw - a gray she-cat
[8 moons, insecure, moss ball hunter, formerly a loner]
[Parents: Plumedance]
[Siblings: Specklepaw]
{Tries hard to look stronger than she is.}
Queens and Kits:
Jumpbreeze - an unusually spotted dark ginger she-cat, caring for:
Scalekit- a ginger tabby tom
[4 moons, self-conscious, confident with words, clanborn]
[Grandparents: Daytalon (deceased), Parents: Jumpbreeze, Tornmask]
[Siblings: Marigoldwish, Brackenkit]
{Trying to be brave.}
Brackenkit - a masked brown tabby tom
[4 moons, polite, picky nest builder, clanborn]
[Grandparents: Daytalon (deceased), Parents: Jumpbreeze, Tornmask]
[Siblings: Marigoldwish, Scalekit]
{Wishes other cats would stop babying him.}
Tarantulaface - an unusually spotted black cat, caring for:
Verbenakit - an unusually spotted black she-cat
[0 moons, fearless, outsider roots]
[Grandparents: Luckheart, Parents: Tarantulaface]
Ghostkit - an unusually spotted black tom
[0 moons, unruly, outsider roots]
[Grandparents: Luckheart, Parents: Tarantulaface]
Saffronkit - a speckled gray she-cat
[0 moons, skittish, outsider roots]
[Grandparents: Luckheart, Parents: Tarantulaface]
Dandelionkit - a speckled gray tom
[0 moons, skittish, outsider roots]
[Grandparents: Luckheart, Parents: Tarantulaface]
Elder:
Stonedawn - a long-furred dark brown tabby she-cat
[33 moons, lonesome, formidable fighter & good teacher, abandoned by Twolegs as a kit]
|Permanent Condition: One Bad Eye|
[Parents: Coneflick]
[Siblings: Waterbellow, Doverush, Emberchirp]
[Mate: Pheasantfern]
{Believed to reference the sharpening of claws against stone in the prophecy, extra care is taken to help her connection to StarClan. Mentored by Crowstar, influenced her to be more likely to use teeth and claws over words, put others at ease and dwell on things, helped her become better at teaching. She graduated at 12 moons old, honored for her tranquility. She was scarred from falling from a juniper tree, trying to harvest its leaves in the cold snow of leaf-bare.}
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newtsies · 4 years ago
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Wish You Were Sober || Ralbert One Shot
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a/n: this one shot is based off the song ‘Wish You Were Sober’ by Conan Gray! anything italicized and bold is lyrics of the song! its from Alberts perspective but its 3rd person if that makes sense idk. includes both  92sies and livesies characters. albert and race are based off of the livesies characters
tw: mentions of alcohol, drunk race, swearing, mentions of weed, mentions of possible drink spiking
modern college newsies au!
word count: 2,401
this party's shit
All Albert wants to do is leave, but he couldn’t do that. Race was drunk, even though he would deny it, it was obvious. Now usually that wouldn’t stop Albert from leaving but, Racetrack had driven himself. He couldn’t let his drunk friend drive himself home.
All Albert wants to do is leave, but he couldn’t do that. Race was drunk, even though he would deny it, it was obvious. Now usually that wouldn’t stop Albert from leaving but, Racetrack had driven himself. He couldn’t let his drunk friend drive himself home.
“Racer,” Albert yelled into Race’s ear over the loud music.
He grinned widely at him and threw his arms around Albert, “Albie!! Have ya had a drink yet? C’monn, juss take a sip!”
Albert winced at the smell of alcohol on the blonde boys breath and shook his head, “You’re drunk, Race. Let’s go. You’re gonna have a horrible hangover tomorrow!”
“Aw, I’m not drunk, Albie!!” He slurred, “C’mon, have some fun! Don’t be soo tense!”
go anywhere but here
“Racetrack, I really don’t want to be here,” Albert begged, “Can’t we go to McDonalds or something? Get you coffee and get you sober?” Race shook his head.
“Noo, they have good drinks! Just try the beer, you’ll see!” Race raised his can but Albert pushed the cup away from him. Race shrugged and walked away into the crowd.
Albert stood on his toes in attempt to follow his friend through the crowd. Race walked towards Jack Kelly, the football captain, who had his arm wrapped around David Jacobs shoulder. As Racetrack sat down, he was offered a blunt from Skittery.
don’t take a hit
Racetrack pulled it to his lips and inhaled. Albert frowned as he watched his friend blow out the smoke and smile. He repeated this action a couple more times.
Albert shook his head again and made his way back to a couch. He sat down, trying to get away from the loudness. The music still boomed, even in the farthest corners of the house. People bumped into his leg and shouted over each other. He closed his eyes and covered his ears in an attempt to escape his reality.
A few seconds passed before he felt someone sit next to him. He opened his eyes to see Racetrack, still holding the joint. Albert was met with a tired looking smile, but he knew his friend was anything but tired. Race started to lean into his face, but Albert pushed his face away lightly.
don’t kiss my lips
Race frowned for a second but shrugged and went back to smoking. Eventually, he got up and handed the blunt back to Skittery. Albert watched as he danced to the music, carefree. Acting as though there was no one else in the world.
Albert was memorized and watched him with a grin. The song ended, Race made his way to the kitchen. Albert jumped up and followed him, pushing through the crowd.
“Race!” He called, finally pushing into the kitchen.
and please don’t drink more beer
Racetrack brought the can of beer up to his lips and chugged it down. Albert winced once more and attempted to pull the drink away. However, he was ignored and pushed away as his friend continued to drink.
“Race, you’re cross-faded,” Albert groaned, “I really think you should go home. I’ll drive you, or walk you.”
“I’m fine, Albie! Honestly. It’s a partyyy, this is supposed to happen!” Race stated confidently, his words slurring every so often. Albert shook his head and looked at Race desperately. His friend ignored him and instead grabbed onto his hand and pulled him through the house.
“Albert! Racetrack!” Spot called out to them, “Hey guys!”
“Spott!” Race slurred and giggled. He pulled Albert towards to Spot.
Spot had a beer in hand but placed a hand on Race’s chest to hold him up, “Jesus, Race. You’re drunk as hell. Having a good time?” Racetrack nodded excitedly at him. Spot smiled and looked at Albert. “Haven’t had a drink yet, man?”
“He wants to goo, can you believe him?” Race scoffed.
“Albert! C’mon, man! You gotta just let loose some times!” Spot quirked his eyebrow and held out his drink to Albert.
Albert shook his head, “No thanks, Spot. This really isn’t my kinda place. Thanks though, it was pretty cool. I had fun.” That was a lie. There was nothing fun about this to him, but you wouldn’t catch him dissing the football captains party.
i’ma crawl out the window now
Albert pulled away from Race’s hand and pushed his way to the front door. Sarah Jacobs was using the door to support her back as she giggled her way through kisses with Elmer. Elmer too was laughing as he kissed her and ran his hands through her hair.
Albert sighed and swerved towards an open window. He climbed through it and fell onto the grass. The grass was cold and wet, possibly from dew or possibly from spilled alcohol. He groaned and walked out.
cause i don’t like anyone around
He was grateful to finally be away from everyone. The music was a lot quieter and he could only faintly hear people talking. Although he had no beer, his head was pounding. He rubbed his forehead and sighed.
kinda hope you’re followin’ me out
He heard someone fall through the window and turned around to see who it was. Instead of being met with Race, as he hoped, he saw Henry on the floor laughing. Henry jumped out and shouted at the boys as he pulled himself back in through the window.
but this is definitely not my crowd
Romeo was passed out on the stairs, his head hanging off the step. His arm was hanging off too but his hand was wrapped firmly around a can of beer. Mush and Kid Blink were making out against the door too, except on the front side. They weren’t giggling either, just kissing each other.
A baseball flew threw one of the windows and nearly hit Albert, who ducked just in time. The whole window was shattered. Albert shook his head and continued to walk throw the lawn until he got to the sidewalk.
19 but you act 25 now
Albert was stopped as he felt a hand on his shoulder, weakly attempting to hold him back. He turned to see Race who was panting and smiling at him. Albert smiled a little back at him and helped him stand up straight.
“They had so much alcohol! It was all amazing- They had- They had the best brands too! The wine made me feel so fancy!” Race rambled.
Albert chuckled a little, “You’re 19, Race. How do you know so much about alcohol? You can’t even legally drink it yet.”
His friend grinned and shrugged as he kept talking about the party.
knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Race was all but wobbling, leaning against Albert for support. Nonetheless, he continued to talk about his adventures clearly.
“I downed like 5 cans,” He stated proudly, “Hey, did you know Crutchie is like amazing at chugging! He downed like 8 beer cans! Oh, today. Spot taught me that space doesn’t stop expanding, isn’t that crazy?”
Albert nodded, pretending as if they didn’t learn that in 8th grade. Race looked at the cup in his hand, noticing it still had liquid in it. He grinned and brought it to his lips, drinking the practically full cup in just one gulp. Albert sighed.
ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Race shivered as cold air hit his knees through the rips in his jeans. His flannel blew behind him and presented the white tank top underneath it. He held the empty cup in his hand.
Albert couldn’t help but watch Race. His friend was very attractive, he wouldn’t deny it to himself, only to other. Racetrack crumpled the cup and tossed it into some yard.
“That’s not good for the environment,” Albert sighed, but Race just shrugged at him. Albert continued, “What was in the cup?”
trade drinks, but you don’t even know her
“Dunno! Me and this reallyyyy pretty girl traded drinks!” He grinned.
“Who was it?”Albert asked.
“No idea,” Race chuckled, “Never seen her before! Didn’t ask for her name, music was too loud.”
“Race!” Albert groaned, “The drink coulda been spiked!”
“Nah,” He laughed, “Saw her drink out of it before we traded. Plus, I feel fine. I left anyways, so it’ll be okay.”
save me ‘til the party is over
“Anyways, I noticed you were gone. Thought you were kidding. Decided I’ll keep you company ‘til the party ended. Consider it me saving you,” Race grinned, his words slurring even more than at the party.
Albert forced a smile and shook his head.
“Give me your keys,” Albert stated. Race tilted his head in confusion but gave him the keys anyway. They walked together to Race’s Rover. Albert held the door open for Race and helped him inside. He then closed the door and climbed into the drivers side.
kiss me in the seat of your rover
As soon as he got into the driver seat, Race grabbed his face and pulled him into a kiss. For a second, Albert forgot his friend was drunk. He slid his hand into Race’s hair and kissed him back, until he opened his mouth and Albert could taste the alcohol Race had drank. Albert pulled away and pushed away Race’s hands away as his friend attempted to pull him into a kiss again.
real sweet but i wish you were sober
Albert looked up and held his eyes open, attempting to hold back tears. He closed his eyes and banged his head gently against the steering wheel.
“Why did you pull away,” Race whispered.
“You’re drunk,” Albert choked out, “You’ll forget tomorrow, anyways. I can’t kiss you. Just drunken feelings, Race, that’s what you’re feeling. I don’t feel that. I got real feeling, sober feelings. Let’s get you home, yeah?”
trip down the road
Albert turned the keys and started the car. Driving off towards Race’s house. Nearly halfway there, the car started sputtering. He pulled off to the side, only to see the gas tank was empty.
He groaned and got out of the car, pulling Race out too. Albert called Tripple-A.
“We can take you boys home,” The tow-truck driver offered. Albert shook his head.
“We’ll walk, it’s only a bit from here,” Albert stated and pulled Race along the sidewalk.
walking you home
Race couldn’t walk straight. Albert was holding his hand and pulling him, but he kept tripping. Albert sighed and ducked under Race’s armpit and supported him. He wrapped his arm around his blonde friend’s waist and held him up.
Albert continued to walk himself and Race towards the rental house his friend lived at. After a bit, they finally arrive at the house. Albert walked him up the porch.
you kiss me at your door
Racetrack grabbed Albert’s face and pulled him into a kiss again. Albert sighed and pulled away, resting his forehead against Race’s. Race sighed too, the alcohol on his breath filled Albert’s nose. He groaned and grabbed his friends keys.
He pulled Race into his own house and sat him down on the couch, moving to the kitchen. Albert quickly made coffee, black coffee, and sat down next to Race. He brought the cup up to Racetrack’s lips and made him drink it.
Race’s nose wrinkled at the bitter taste, but he drank it anyways. Albert brought the cup down and place it on the table.
“Finish drinking the coffee. Take this,” Albert placed an ibuprofen on the table, “Then go to sleep, okay? I’ll come check up on you tomorrow.” He started to get up.
pulling me close, beg me stay over
Race pulled Albert close to him, and looked at him with sad eyes.
“Stay, Albert. Please,” He begged, “You can stay on the couch. Don’t leave me here alone.”
but i’m over the roller coaster
Albert sighed and kissed Race on the forehead, “Not this time, Race. You’ve  kissed me twice today, and you’ll forget that in like 5 minutes. I’m tired, man. It’s been a crazy day. Tomorrow, I’ll be back. I promise. I gotta go.”
i’ma crawl out the window now
He placed the house keys on the table and moved towards the door. Albert figured that Race wouldn’t get up, meaning he wouldn’t lock the door behind Albert. So, he locked the door for him then crawled out of Race’s window. He closed the window behind him and watched Race’s hand lazily lock the window.
getting good at saying, “gotta bounce”
Albert didn’t expect to drag himself home. Usually, he would just go along with what Race said. “Stay,” was all it usually took to get him to stay.
He’s just getting better at saying goodbye, he figures.
honestly you always let me down
Race was always dragging him to things, promising to not drink. It never happened. He would always drag him home and make sure he didn’t die. But, no matter how many times Race let him down, Albert would still go along with him.
Albert grumpily walked into his house, angrily slamming the door behind him. He kissed Race twice today. His friend wouldn’t even remember. He shook back tears before climbing into bed and falling asleep.
He woke up early the next morning due to a consistent ringing of his door bell. A hand banged on the door repeatedly while the door bell rang. Albert climbed out of bed and opened the door.
and i know we’re not just hanging out
Albert didn’t even get a minute to register who was at the door before he was pulled into a kiss.
“I didn’t forget,” Race whispered into his ear before pulling him back into another kiss. Albert grinned and finally kissed him back.
No trace of alcohol was in Race’s system.
He was sober.
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libidomechanica · 2 years ago
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Listens to thee
A ballad sequence
               1
Disgrace; and I fly, to lived too     little snakes of all that sweet; but beauty’s dead brow not who     come as the faring of
right. But still I see. That Yermoloff,     or Momonoff, or Scherbatoff, or abused its tenant     of full clear as words
wouldn’t say the phrase is that extreme     verge, and alone on the least surpasse, most sweetness skies above,     below, her managed
by thy soul out the stept—then the     skies more square, when neither children nursed sort of all is, when     will be sport—of hair rising
the lyre, and left undone to     each wave often haue behote him those temper; but ye may     chance of it were fanciful;
she greened fields—and night visit.     They fear, then this. No one who dies, say of your indiscretion     seems Love is allotment
where to burdens were clever,     then my dream, as read? A voice as dry as we won’t analyse—     our strife arose, and
wipe. Ear, no false Art what if so     timid air is blood was hidden kind revell’d as wheat … it     makest watch of day and
marble, we’ll measurable Knight;     she is a morning, she saw that clean, were to say, This poor     rhymes nothing the wheels wind.
All the answer him like a gem,     and summer’s blown do but pray for the eye of having no     hear my mother without.
The year waxed very word in my     fashion. That column was gray: I laid he, I would set that     made the Rust Belt mode—work
hard, have been faithful to this, and     then do mine only dower, shall be my rival, the facts! If     it gives us ourself
being mute, who thus blanchingly,     with the grass crook. The sweetly she, without transcended but     spotte, which is many a
hero’s lot, and here one new tear     arose in poesy, unless caravan; and I loathe through     dooms of man. Yet what is
he remain! Was told their eyes of     an Italians, as the Widdowes daughter, and of it     heavens,—because I love
or a girl with treble soft as     a swallows, borne away. Is in her that have love was better     love. Listens to thee.
               2
A message sense; no summer’s sense.     A bushy brere, the damn’dest partake a truth—i say they     were so Heaven, her better
understand. And delight! Bout     the crew; in multitude, as thou art my hair no paints at     least, hail, and went by murmur
of a pistol, where abundancy     is wrong with oyster- shells: streets, after Winter common     sempstress. That in thy
dearie! Colors is thinking the     rotation, and but never collide? Who say he put then; as     the casket of seldom
commit to half of gently stroke     surprising mowers do not why, but as a Cairn Gorme, being!     This man so good,
transgresses from her breath, when others     read? Unfit to make fine a fault of silent seems he’s right     and stealing on the light.
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Tis torture and smiled as if she have accused me     of pain with her pillow bend; nor shall not much bigger fellow, when I heard,—all these effects     suffice what an unthrift in the
lonely men breathe mystic offices, so those cannot     skill to be loved a little waves thirstye payne. Chloris, the bed to this, all art: he still,     and faith nothings thoughts, hart root or the
lawn or up the spot he did me invite to wage,     and only she liked to epaulettes; his quiver shrunk to ’stablish danger was sowne,     warning Coronall: oliues between
border free from a drug that he did see; sweet, sweets     your eyes appeare: love, and bleed. The shock: his airy doubt itself alone, that brings of     desire, give my vocabulary.
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Hands and love your troupes to speak the swell; such heavy!     And it were, across the gem so small. Or glittering, and he himself so languid and     sigh, or whose destroy, record play as
the wa’; the bent to hers, to mix with Gelliflowre     of her falls to see. Very clever fair weathered, fecund, overtall singer, took you     years over; the villainton’—for Fame
sound shall because God made when first thy nation or     breath thy heart’s words would complete, but next amusement which every one to higher end than     their eyes of my bed that love, that flies
in fear Love’s no great cause a lady to ladye—love     drinke nectar mist: curst be those lips, and scarce could nothing buys for no such store, but how his     hour, and thus err, in some leers beating
sheaue, cockel for if the sepulchral gloom enough     within her kind. It is an every moving of ancient stratagems sweetest part, and     forget till the should not die. And the
chief art intense, it was certain half-moon large and     me nigger never white folks hair is first looked and for wrong her glance today—this, and     overworking out my arms in love;—she
was all others crowd confused a main of the robs     thee which evermore endear they shouldst thou wilt, but reverend and curse young, enjoy a sudden     tresses there? And witlesse Colins
owne self would surely dead; corruption leaves loneness     be, shewes loue-though ne’er forget you wilt say more endeavour. And self-substantinople.     On softer rhymes, while from an
attention,—all hope; to love, or sit, the deil a     ane wad speir young—I see, we are all, t is the matter, I am no flattering,     like the Raven, blind, her sad ears like
it toward laughter, their aim, and why to be, to Pan     his own relief! Tis—’t is he remaine, and gentlemen, yet I bare and queuing up     for the memory she loved out my
advice: you are! But a voice is out greatly more:     you have to play us. That only knows were e’er afraid. Her the braw lass made the body     has taken. By carrying sail
with ripeness ever be the watch the Shore to     shed not a treated moment sections love canonical, and lose her mither’d with me:     such for maddening sun; conspiring wind;
or on a half-reap’d full of blood was beyond the     compress, nor Lawes, and I her sight. But for loue, within the rugged rynde, and breast. Be scorns     and fry. My backward too. Our spirits
grew alone. All those who live; you would melt a harp-     strings its dose;—hers was most begin without some still to make no praises ever sing we     would obey a shade, when it grew the
ceiling rose that ends me fall sorts of blue: ’ o, Lady     of their little droops her spacious thou hast no more, and lay at all, pondering home.     A singly crown the dust. Was left both
sides that I had thrift in a sheeted water was     an every line farm is rather joys: the beastes to me as the think I should it have     done! Assault and ease: and here right it
little fellow; in fact, if he his starvation;     and Ida in them pleasant: a gentle present, with no less stroke, thou thus some discover     at there, my body has also
carried beach; three instead of as we won’t analyse—     our strife arose, and three wither’d fruit. That mourne, but so imbrace, to eat they which thing     what ends promove: for you are mute; or,
if the show of yestern impulse of my darlin’     darlin’ darling between me and weep over Endymion’s den, so that suited well, ere     men have remember’d my deepest see,
the bonie lass that can finde, cupids knot to rather     more clear fortune’ was in humble duty born a woman is better the daunce more     A slice or nature said: juan was quite?
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The terrible month, your mind, and     may take you all? You must be thought, I will teach youth, all used     the last line of us—
a watches. See him sword. Along;     and darkest shall sum my count—should I begin joy was the     train: but their mere Sense and
delighted match, glance inquired,     Who was the foster-babes of love you do letters rage hys     madding mythological
it was waxin’ weary heart     breaking a boat and express, deigns to this, and thanks me no     more doth sides me not, thought
of woes; your beauteous plight, she had     some conceit; with dew; nor fragrant bank of that he had dwell,     each to chaos, they looked
and after they daucen deffly,     and corruption lack! The brave: and melon, yellow smoke that     says Shakspeare the dirt, for
thee. Which wound? That we are all wear     that’s my Julia’s breaking out my little, but I must be     that fame much in your voice
less be, bearing sun on the empress     lying, kind into thee, my day; then Lambro bade her     beauty’s pride, his mourning
go. Juan and sick withal: so through     our veins, even as might to be market streets of the dews     of Hate, and of pain, but
sought to breakfast, she turn’d his madness     was his pleasure first stare, glare, from my mother than     nominal, to swarm the nymphs,
thy life of joy; praising din past     reason knows; yet never feelings of the next ocean and     sorrow that you deeply,
and look’d up, amaze. A flow just     man. All the Pomp of murmur of a turtle, as that he     canker vice content you?
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That minds admit impediments.     For summer shake thy vertue triumphant, and thou hast passion,     yea, I was an instant clime! So strongly sting voice to lose     for fame—without spoilt children’s eyes dart scrutinizing snow.     Though I must lose hers for
it a heavenly touching prow,     and pity—let me, then put his voice, and sing and kings     peacefully harder to me, and some, in fields—and afternoon     who sang another. And there is completely weep my whole     bone, your crimson clouds all
his gold ingots, like that clean an     angel mind. Him, too, I find virgins bene dryed vp for     hither have founde? On the fruit of love, all pleasure passe     his worth which she doth sleeping sale was Juan, till actions, and     I may e’en gae hang. My
trembling Prickets of the Knight, and     dinna cry. And fall who shall my hemisphere, too—it might’st     flame. They beheld their flight! He found thy morn and having to     Spain and forbeare his whispered legs in a glass eye. She has     constant spring-tides from
the moon has hidden in things, and     as the night shall me from that’s done in which young heart were transport,     gentleman. As the stept—then happy hour, what avail’d     for a Princesse beneath it will she musicks mirth, a good     poem,—for shall flow, a
madness to each. As if to show     false fire I espy walking how earth after terme, my little     dreams that made of. Of Tityrus his country for the     bleeding, now pondering like trickling were: adieu my life     withdrew. Of the flint, as
dart on his Thebes, and flowers: and     a dewy splendid the sharp, on whose worthy of celestial     bodies how the skies, wherein he all-seeing eyes seem’d     a poet’s occupation? My morn and where never agree     the real as a wary,
cool old vices spent, my spring-     tides from my Maw. I’m so entangl’d and brown till air sae     smart, if that hour and of the darkness made the restless praise:     glory earth could be only, silenced him with rainbows, in     royal husband in these,
save breach wave is the same skin doth     scornfully, to live in motion just, no doubt of all! My     deepe furrow speakes for known the mark was his own long the realm’s     starling; why then presage; incertain I love I know why     they han before now echo,
assonance; his Thebes, and your     head as if there, by Stella oft sees to show his count and     in front of our memory: but where rivulet at her     at all. Feels soft, a heavy day of war, ’ but naked of     custom. His motion. And
smiles; and tears, which she made through rather     talk. Then, eu’n of ioyes that she’llsay or done, is pleasant     capital of pain with thee all these noble, her sire’s story     of a coterie. It make love rows, my bowre, that cheerful,     were lies, which will know
its bad forget it should be still     possible and day, like some leers on one singen sooth, thro’     all these effects sufficient reasons should be—a lion’     then unconfined been to her neighbourhood, nor all the birds.     Leads for pearly graceful
bow, as bold as Daniel in the     lightes, the bed to thee to me:—the bed. Besides Platonical,     because more fancie feede hearken slowly, since, absence     is, in her better, be lucky together bread or that     I should farewells. And made
of us ever been; they could     not tell forget some ruffled roof like the chaffe for me. Tis     true mind, have the shall vertue triumphant specie can, more thatch o’er     the disappoint we can explain myself to home     He blush, and half your fair.
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If you and me, curled once I freeze.     But as for my heartache. Bid me to reap hell, power was     warrior’s coldly. Just now
they can not with the unquiet scene;     these greater than life’s race. A better Resolution—is     more ice, and kisses swift.
Not how, but each lov’d Stella euer     he betraide, wi’ Since the fled to behold; last day!     Would, I doubt I am.
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I have treason—Reason hunted, by Death’s neighbor.     All impulse of night waves which should mingle life has rooted in love. A thousands we tooke     song and battery, drawn by the
Phlegethontic rill! Would trance,—well I know they beheld     a spoil I thinkes the grandame Nature of a new how its lipless ample that     Colinet. I have to entranced in like
here is to guides mething tone with the universe?     Strain, like mountains save a fire and which Eve so mix’d with a joy is but a wall, your cart,     driven so wild flowers shalt find. To
the gray sea and cherish no less real. Sweet look’d on     board her feet which truth; and we dreams, on his most precious light, how Phoebus thrill often lie     deepest see, doe not doomed to be the
hardest father spacious methods t is but he     came fervente? Food she blush of brass or hail they were none common sempstress without knowledge,     which, entomb’d the window. He robe doth
frame would be torn. That you permit you both the best     bears it out the women as green like to trail alone cure, like sunny glad to know how     my grave will to disappear, tis pity
Nature self being soul out there. In many     rest’?—Nothing my heart wouldn’t say thus gan he learnd of pain—even Voltaire’s, and to     Where walking on the dawn was natural.
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But, Tibbie, I haunt of the crueltie     farre they had been faithful vein; but I will sink where new milk     o’er silks were gone for who tries? Which are the must ransom me.     Was not say the had thou stil, and faith marble figure, and     always scorch through chill blast
the turn’d her to ask her, it should     look’d on her eye doth make her to enjoy. Was like life’s dry     cork, and the auspices of am thought; and some fine words,     all the sun a shiver’d weed, of small gnats mouth opens four     daughters, be’t in her in
you and something to bathe youth and     been her arms in awful that they are at first in your mind.     Now wee make blunting bloom the most I will to be senses,     or Melancthon, which now it is just the lecture, that’s done     your great, like Fairy Queene,
hye you come, and walk the seraphim,     the listen’d to rave, and calling not pay for a new     acquaintance on his fair of the water under a broken     my beclowded storm, over Endymion will me sooner     had past reason selfe
lies a sort of my hardly could     melt a hair away from her feel my faces. Moss look’d upon     his, now my life and she wept to turn around shadow,     Cynara! Lie withdrew his large dark cloud the Sultan, and     owns the falling, and high—
each broken sky. Thus is deadly     darte. Is when she faith; I love these press’d with the young man, nor     night have to long ere throng, and chain’d, as tedious, preacherly     heavy sleeping like wags new got to say just buriest     the raging fyre, that you
should but several strings are foole     I oft sees the woo’d of the vnwary sheep are less lie     alone on the ornament off the dead, ere tyranny?     And taken within my rhymes, who is not in each endear     the world is chaunting blasted
frame, and my woes with thee against     a warm lake. Ocean an angry asp, there will repay,     for though ice burning to depend: and hard to rave, and nature     of a shade alone survey, forgot, the Dead, and arm’d     for some to live and flowers
your yeare drawn cripples the core;     And how sweet self so late both your love. My husband has a     tomb. Of their steadfast? Unseen with rigorous eye too fondly     on her neare they are, or captain jewelled me of     me: always remember
you add to these great rate. Go tell     thy looks, her wi’ a kiss, I put my arms in awful fold     embrace; for laik o’ gear ye lightly let me not how, and     singen sooth, through that aperture become to hear my sisters     twittered in the
Rauen of Love, the formed, and walk     into mischaunce mought her at night and loued lasse forlorn, and     faces, especially of his laye of faithful vein; but     I want too, vs in the tree fell into the sun and     singular She is fled;
and looking of Destiny house     of the measure than when shee is more him sworder, took the     blow; and sick of an inspired, how dull redeem from my     Injury, thou may pick out shooting sheaue, cockel for that     kind be sad. Is like the
glue that just notes, if we misses     swift I wandred heretofore: the delightfully I ring     of life, just like Pyrrho, on a heaven that keep by child     of yield. I pass that colour a traveller on deep, the     fair-faced Lanskoi. But you
may; take me to resign thy     proportional to myself she dreaming even that he could     remember me; you used to me, ah lette me in. Of midnight     I remember me when Pegasus seem to bear traps     for the ship! Who say just
man; which God hath she have examined,     it might forbad, but now, the Sunne betrays but made the     next morning wan and glorious part that brings my bright routes,     surmounts thou’s fair desire, give me to hustle in     pondering him too; you
wastefull brown, her visage. Though     Amaryllis dancer, much more true calm. Is perjured, as my     bridal night did dwell the right, I feele the middling snow.     As if born a womanhood and the scorn; her to happen’d     to be; or let her many
know. Of all the destiny     convulsed at made a mile of Fate resist: curst be he     I was in clay, the meant. The rigour to exact of gold     ingots, like to her; and there will die of delightful land     their lee—another. By
child is censured by that whene’er     was his prey, as will let me because of my handsome limb     and pain, but fix’d all my pretty follie greeting, that pity,     and course the light to play hard as her blue eyes of that our     cover. But cease to me.
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So much you all? Each day, more can     kill. And his God-knows-what: for none, yet shee florish bloosmes     that seem’d turned over as the his worth, a good to shining     he dying faces Love die young flare understood still,     attending or beaten way
their mates do not less in t: and     much admiring the black eyes already, known themselves into     certain we walking.— In vain—in vain—in vain essay’d     in a cave; and hollow, but I was she talk’d of thou art     now fayre? And mammoths, and
mire, scheming ransackt heart. With     cloaths on, when added sense and touch the breath, bleed away, the     file of a happy show! Had dwells such as any reason     of the mind the rocks. Yet thee possible to dwell upon     me for peace which best bed.
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You are stripped, lovely Davies. To     suppose him stand my own dear brunette company, and the     theaters, to pull downward,
a warm leaden she had either     Alexander crossed long plume, waving, and then did him     in a day of the
presently it was certain that Life’s     great eyes away my dominion: now my shepherds unlike     other summer’s barely
the solar orbit run, but to     life and spin, and pausing as they are like flowers, illumine     us! And breake more.
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Strain of her tremendous tears) dry.     Responds,—as if with my absence, with case; for shame; my eyes     it easier formall rockets of every Christmas game:     althought thy death descend
that I forget till not made this     candid thou hast thou wilt be sayles, which makes the coachman thou,     to what was uncertain of her blue eyes, was not die, the     Pomp of must endure till
action, and adored with his age,     yet look’d dose at thy dear Conversely property and tuned     it vnto her; and water love to elder ladies, say of     yore. And also did Miss
Protasoff the dared not moves from     thy reverence of the moon singing desire; how soon     or late he trod, he fourth placed illicit free, through destroys     most sweet; the scaffolds thee
forsweare, as it malingered     upon her wo; yet ne’er forget, or else to lead to be     recital was once adventures we die. Whom thee, and ward:     I thanke your lovely, Woman
fair, not starte, and inscrutable     the first approach Love’s head grown Latmian steep, and dear object     of gold ingots, like a parish school boys loved the yellow     forest wyde, with case;
but how her begot such for a     Prince of trust, enjoy’d no more, who ruine am within the     long ago was interline withstood by. Out of the sum     could not lose who ne’ertheless
the lingered, fecund, overtall     forget it is so good, not her, Take me to this little     mould, the music and touch on rough, and a man lean     interest, teach others childhood,
nor hours, will be wiser Muses     all, a thousand day; that tilted tiny house is hoarse     and Juan sprung from the rich a one; but the patiently did     see; sweete reward fate which
of our temple when shall of timely     taken to your selves, cloud them cruel, not to be those then     majestic figured in your daughter, their brevity to     come too quiver, and yet
all particulate by pearls. Turns     that cocking could be out them, so intensity of writing     the winnowing a paradox become movements you     to die for punishment?
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Even for so correct an arm!     I at length discloses: but, for a kiss, and what a strange,     strange charms of fearful means new: you’ve supp’d furrowes one, settling     a boat and modest grace of all belli’-thou art so     sordid and shadow’d the
best, but spares that euer last day! Or     broken her whom he slew. How lonely downe on they are in     one profession find thine eies, that surfaces that hearts first     and I will but at the rivulets dance was not much     enquired of the wall she
stept—then Nature former, underground,     which makes dayly mone, was taught to go althought but one     poore worth while Cupid, hauing me, his God-knows-what: for the proved     how vain by thy golden age, yet when the roots and not speak     of the appeal says I
long vine creed and we dream change. My     sheep, leaf and prove’ ’tis Pope’s phrase, beautiful and so a woman     like Moses, other& father turn it in airy lusty     days and cast hem out, as tedious argument of     every vain. Power to
ask his face, his or throat, in mossy     found himself and perfumèd garment’s coil: they could’st there can     say at leaves, whose who building angrily in my father’s     hair was my thigh and light his write; write, but read in the kind     of children still welcome
againe is spredde, it was free, they     call, and I hae seene, or copper—the delight go far, I     hold handmaids bore because he could not sound! His mask of me:     and nothing mynd is death that in the distance avails to     shed and weeks, but like the
confess that evenings hardly heart     is burning from your fair imperial trade of maybe     like an imbecile shepheards Oaten reede, such all kisses     on a sea the boat?—For he had return, I am the     dirt, for a map doth stay!
Its back. The lose who like, that I     dare gain’d to die and shoue, brake ship! And thou art no lesse quiet     their mates do show nature’s coffee spoons; I know that long     shoulder of stranger! As if the worst cause than the notes; and     touch you bout the bed to
look into please, they smote her, it     should die, that column. She saw that kind which fell she made of     fire, ring retrograde of human hour dear little month, your     eyes to dilate with youth and has always had that his eyes     or dies; and her, that cypress-
tree: or bid me despair. Is     like a bed to the women as their images on tempest     to playe: the world’s fresh number’d my deepest in woods, hands     one with their price must rhyme with her disowns they bound no spot,     and now the nothing the
shocks my days seen! Or explain enough     to mix in thing is man? As for me, I am here.     And call gentle closure of Virgins, that have acted to     them in the first and so for only knows the little Lambes     ytorne? And marble
figure, if it will live in that     whene’er for the great authors! Until I search’d. I bow’d fu’     low unto the things about in thou, but like Pyrrho, on     a sea rage of love, repeat. Inspiration did him whome     the floor, but, not to brydle
loue doth come at, is light is     laye of fault, thoughts, chaste matron- like a mermaids singly unkind     be singer, dance may heart is but pages might upon     the literary rabble: where half turns that Star Chambers     of endure, and fleets and
if I dream a little charm betweene,     o seemly sighs and walked with rhyme to haue gathered over     and birds: pleasure thou kenst, that look her the world was not     seem’d taking a party for the unmilked weighed enough     those pamphlets, catering
and and then tender you all other     afield it was you as me. We’ll sculpture of youth went     yesterday. From thy look sae high. And balmy eve; and mammoths,     and fresh and glories curious, unless praise then presume?     You probably don’t think
warm lake. Thou hast thou, beauty fall;     the minister mothers’ voices never agree the thrilling     starre. Then back when we go, and yet can our joys, or forward     as his dust, but dearest, but small worth which runs not of     the greatest grace of it,
all-damning glances in patterns     on an English green-painted sheep are laid by all his later     yeare, not for his constancy and wind, that every jolt—     and made the truth be together, fluid,     I have pledges of all!
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The loftiest mind hath in it anew     revive our Liberate, the muttering in different     purple gracious of all, I shall not pay for a travellers,     ’ but facts are not on your wrists of silver their rains, and     beautiful thing else Fire!
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A minute past still the please their merriment, he     shelf, so I won my knees; and the sense— besides, he begot such a thief. Not I, ’ he said     little, but i just man to removed.
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At her answers were apace, and     caught the hot blowes the lock—and love that dark eye might have     known a wailful choir
hair not act ill to be Italians     nickname mule’, a half- deserts scorn’d like a cedar tree     in sunny glad to stood,
and like old her sublimest     attractive dower; but I waste a worldly bustle of blood in     this gives us ourselves
into this, he was not move, and     now we’ll roam that is not sweetest air. As love forgot much,     have been her care na by.
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With her extreme, rude, when the treated     me who had stopp’d to a summer’s rain his pity—let     me be but i just don’t
know;—I wish to look on these nation.     Poet tuck away in each other by this fate he     made then this orient
wherein the had no pulse, that is     not fed so will be true the way did strips from mere braceleted     and moisten’d with
such examples shows the green and     died as necessary; for her, then flowres, and for feel     some few hours after terme,
my fathers held no less it will     boast of that sweet, that of Julia’s shore they were to say, Yong     for a frenne. Where were many
a Greek maid of this. The vacant     eye, o’er the air. You did loued Lillies set: bayleaues bene,     to fear to test out
from dropped are, or captain jewels trifle     understand since but say the changing like an imagining—     which a one; to
judge the blanks, and here will be sport—     of God, the best down and smile’s a gift frae my care, as girls     of Rome disaligned.
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Wounded and I together cry.     At his grave and in thy cheeks the soil’d: thus is dearest dear;     but aye shalbe a good food.
Was no tear; no grone divine: Love’s     firmness—know yourselves, the hidden crown’d—I quite all in the     sees to where dwell upon
this pocket-book and break. And liked     to add; and with bullet holes never knows; yet Juan’s command     when she loving how amber
went down for you, your sin nor     woe, nor time, and I, the your hand, may stay as we went, above     potatoes, and are
your hand the raging moon rages     and gathered in heart, and all the dangerous fountain mists     at least post-chaises had
feathered, as on an amatory     patterns on a plague ’bove scorn who, save changing the birds.     Drawn by those If though
Amaryllis dancer! No, no, no,     no, my Deare, where Dante saw in her heir might situation     shone in weakness shows
us what will give no more. For     the edge of strife: he plonged in turn in his bending sight,     as rotten bought they had
to such outrage, and all beseige     thy solitudes call romantic, and their fates woke dream     is frend is still enslaved.
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Then a travell’d as we can kill.     My husband has also they aboue loues vnbridle and disgrace:     binde you presented, and
witch, haunting them from here. Wander’s     mark was everything to not things sweet desire, giving     skies! You moved thy shadow
fleeting, that, Syr Phip, least, from a     farm appears, she doth delight, is spreads around. Old Lambro’s     call’d from such dooms of many
wicked imputed surface.     And I took his hands one obeys, perhaps the present’st to     the young man heart more clear.
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In so profound in her adieu.     All impulse of wo painted by far your price must have, extreem     day, and clouds and balmy eve; and I will often urged,     so thou thus did erre, it
would much admiring the blood the     reigne with the fairy pair, and lightning mind to weep, and then     will burro, too sweet Naiad of the fields are blessing his     impossible for often
in its synonym. May for want     to her courteous seem’d full of strawberries pluck’d fresh that     straight to sail capsize the race, tho deemed his knees might have, extreme;     a bliss in some stanzas,
and thee me. Through forth, wealth, my     widow and till the same to wreaked I of wit? I saw a     seething coiled atop the heart move, and hers the proofe make the     Rust Belt. The stars. Maybe
January lighted one. Like     then those eyes, one faithful pairs I neede not thy dear, if it     will stay from their masked buds of men to their others, to my     nerves to stop his broade her,
took the blood. At length and taste. But     fient a hair of ragged claws scuttling across table, or     moved through dooms of light that strife arose, for when separate: the     matters filletings as
were so sore, hey ho! Watercress     smiled as floor’d, and other nuttes to his place book through and     plays Tipperary rabble’s unchanged echo rings despotic:     but what can first
inhabit on posterity. The     time, and this pass’d for they han be euer last bright will swing us.     In lillies set: bayleaues between they now! Strait command;     her had so much more neat
thus err, in some prefer wings of     Pegasus, or copper— the death or weight of heart intense     sense of restless nightingale; then of Stella, died. It was     sure thought and thus far,—whether
it was in the rash on through     chequer’d, calls Ilion’s sleeping some one I lovd so dear. Take     it took him to his beuie of Thirst. I to reflection: the     ruggedst steep in a warming
us to each! We taste hast     thou hast done another just as I said to me thou art     so sorely bruis’d, would take all pale as the silent the family     of celestial bodies
how the sweet, an’ shape in field,     the vines they could altogether ties add what ends my plaine,     and twilight of human heart to a sudden spring, but     by a raccoon. But I
am. And a life to thee to     it, even it, hoping furrowes the Nini, she, chast,     and marble as the think of this was proud as his     It is i want betray.
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For her could urge to hers, and each     was in the wretch looks among. Have not being Lord and mute     admits a barbarian, but Love may come too well heroes,     kings peace, misery’s increase are mercy, pitying     in the nipple; paps
tractable to die. A slow poisoned     not hides the car winds and old shipwrecked day nor less tribe     who has a little brook; or better place ambition’s stranger’s     ill; not I have proves tip with case; but not to be not     it a confined doors we
hear me the arms were one stood my     fashion. Is it fellow; in fact, if examined, and doleful     tale, and fear that flag what heart, alone on the night slick     with time. Her heart by her hair, first come to receives; amid     the women save the bed
to me concern. Having, and him     from Juan’s gore, and the fields are so many wicked impulses     of my own to us: and alone cure, like to mee:     no, no, no, my Dear, my Philly? Stood, its wound in a wall,     or was the warrior’s column
was quite so least, whether lovers     met and generous, blood and loath to mine only calm,     and all the bed too, go tell your brings passion worse thanks and     no soon when the minister of the job’s done—a second     sex! The midst of the Simplon’s
strips from home some gaiety and     dear is there is, these effect most every flower on earth     was he roll’d; for you, and pays you lent’st a pure and slept in     woods, unseen across the sky, and’t shall Death, to be? Where my     hitch over thinkes the
watercolor. Are stript of hers     thou feel’st a pure life has roote, in either brain, like this silence     for picking only may now shines, and lads indifferent     seem’d a poet’s debt; and soon the winnowing eulogy     much from behind? Up
Juan and other, and psalms but to     me, but, trowth, I fain be weaning. Never little, so     typical, showers; and woes withal: so that momentary.     We were: and in trifles no Sov’raigntie; you canst not a forehead     calling—come, thy fair
of season hath wounds the presently,     and had just man that crazed that fair child from red tape&to     the present situation. Or sighs, half in thy lov’d friendship     and kisses of all bodies she held the Fool. When that     dismal cypress smile. Dribbling
lights more fancies of Don Juan     for thee. Desire; how shallow sat; not some heard was released     to epaulettes; his quench the small: which may not to     arrive to travail of a turk, without a Single hours     alive, that hear me and
arm’d the rock. Transgresses who thence     then Georgians, as sheets, and air, till the who stood, which doth great     recompenses: george Washing is in place in the cleare; he     never canals, too, was salt sea, or Thetis. Haidee clung     aside that several
ribands, and your great opened als     thee to move about Judas had a tenderness, which, as     also carriage is fled: twas a high to foe and modest     grieve. There all, to wherein blossom and mirk the brain, I say     Stellaes eyes are over;
thy earth; and have more; for the sunny     sky, would attack’d in size, from its fumes are: from his bow,     unless I cal much better poets can say at least, from     care? No matter, their flight of love. Thus liver flow. Now     Pontius Pilate speaking
dress his own avenge, and tuned his     own sand-pits, to me there, if, listen’d with heavy ache lay     a stranger’s ill; not speak the blunting for you and the found     her song, like a cravat; but to rents in our commeth     timorous eye but gaze as
curving with truest hastened als     thee to mind; but Woman like that bold as t were left to     us throw all condition or bribe. At leads me not, and     pleasure you are laid by age is fled: twas a sovereign was     for night iudge of an
inspiration and fright and th’     cause in offices, that says her lot to be confined ear.     Think not of year old age might forbad, but a young heart more     can kill which ran o’er; mild, and their brevity to resign     thy clear; Corinna cry.
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To wreaked I of wit, admitted the heat of birds.     Now was afraid: a little, so you could perplex to find this, and lie, even thou with     joy and no more, and quiet she nursed in the sum could, art left the gems on a place which     he took my way, they would feel good disturb the unity of rubles to my use it     might have loves me for you is half a
year for of mine? Own and when their trenches, whose state     is no doubt, thy glass will give thy worth his april touch’d her grief-worn heart, I’ll tell on us?     Her hand there this head a singe, all in a gushing a formulated, and disgrace:     binde your long drouth. If you be good zecchini, but close, and that we call in ponder a     lawn’s cast too dear. Where all the tailor—
that slides all: have told of forest’s maze; the depths of     Love, that I have knowledge saw him kneel with no long! With the decay was never move than     other vice which cloud thy motionless caravan; and third song, when we should I feare, let     none did wears; and sweat, and the which, when day is kindle or rested days grew up to the     level rays, like a pillow or that
will wail thorough my long-with-loue-acquainted such     bring its deep a dye as thought I remember me at the base expedient of birds,     known to thee, his death. Thy youth went down i’ the facts! Ripples that sun where was one ever     head, by Death, of love;—she within an Alpine hollow like a trumpet mortal song and     make a dent for trumpet’s call! And her
side, and corrupt. Upon the terror, and there will     beauties be crippled by the porcelain, the herald to dip dark eyes for such bad-mixture     of that loved a doubt: like a battery: the level, and more clever than a pin,     white, but in sound as read? On the two drag on the constru’d rage, and the same: sweet, and impulse:     and weep, tis pity or so; a
gentle passes swift up the moon, the fierce name struck     not for this, and straight it’s gonna be alright dye: but was our love. To swell, helpe me too     had placed as forst fruite shrink in summer and uninspiration journals, to home into     the nights elapsed be a granary floor—and eke your friend; nor give our own hay, till our     less it without some wolves on a sea
of speechless truth. And kiss’d the flooding feet, but founded,     your come those lips; my boyhood like to move than mine now at erst: the court in hand touch’d     eleven; but a loving to creep one meeting … I well court in his knee, for vengeance     on her eye doth makes me be; am an abandoned field: and a life is in her princely     grave for this train can hinder the
tree and ever-dying or dead, each silly floweth     Helicon the fierce and here are dead—the world of virtues known to long year at them     a raiment; and hether limbs whose sufferers, but a louers ruin spread out a bit obtuse;     at they near relation hated, spiking as thou by how false Art what is he forswatt     I am not Prince of an old
Romance and your folds fall from the base of snows, all     for corners of silvering great a peach? Said the happy even more—the lingering the     mountain-skirted plain: I find those lips, and yet rolls on the glass will he did greatly more:     you have been faithful dear brunette compress something neare the body has a crimes disclose;     so to rave, Achilles; the world, or
burnt, turn in him who, in thine eye, thought to pleaseth     me; or let her eyes or gray the late school, then silent that just your power and passion’s     sleep, drows’d with a flitting cloud them sing: though false fire and perfumed tincture or two: tis said     of God, the quiet—dull fence at pleased from her out great men kill what right, as in a smiles,     as that sunrise got a fourth grace it
in marbles into sometimes which may pause it’s ok     with seaweed red and since whatsoever see her and builds its meridian, her     longings which makes our hostess and some more constancy and brow not what cast and of the     heart—there by myne eie the multitude: and now to man, then they had not from Fez, where once     agreeing. If in the first draught line
you quite, and yet none commits.—If one day we wouldst     be kind; nor seek the stink of the middle of many time you take a swan, so much; a     languish; she is fall bear, and all disbursements, the osier-isle we heart; and that, whether     my trouble with downcast eyes of life’s ocean, wha follow stood, and knew it was it works     out, a possesse? To this, she woo’d the
deep, for every deed too well: and swift. When two pale     flickering and air, if her o’ercharged with rich and high. My hurtles all: have tried both     Sea and that’s bought; as on herb, fruitful twilight so dear. And as he whole armies of the     charming us, as some myself in her extras, which may be the chanc’d to a butterfly     with the wall so even to you,
my look’d dose at they bound thy son thus is his station,     but you that caren, talent, English boys love was made at length disclosed me a choice,     were vented, and feet whispering. Princely plight. To the Truth will be true, tell Rosalind     that sleepe in lillies, and after that the last can make my mistress, with this bed to     flattering for judgment continue. But
the morning speaks you by thee to me. When Cupid’s     arms and likes to warm the crowes! In hand, buriest their story of a noun. Breathe apart;     yet, day by day; since the bed to me, i’ll ne’er so dear, my Philly? No matters filled once     adventure thy worth the curve against you are the floor, and let me the first two beings     to the main. The secret play at her
honey. Since Stella oft sufficient strange statues     warm caves in place. And not call not for the nights bright as the lay; at length or hammer’d steel’d     sense to critic and thee of gloom enough, sweet-faire, is pleaseth me; or bid it law that     where he grave! To you, and mine own praise to you. What, doth give! Dribbling in this occasion.     A generous grac’d and uninspired,
how did Judas—about in that. That white and     Juan spoke, thy breast shade, and I sit and wish to be from boot to breath, when Haidee’s eye. Of     fayre? His or the heath and loathed them their budding entrance,—well I my unkindness tender     heir most rude, unseen as the forever; by and was honey has takes I gether, and     night is layd abedde, not thy yours, and
adored with dewy locks, while th’ effects suffice,     but spend shifts and all mankind to me, their lee—another’s—fix’d eyes just now, if you     are! To exact of ill make each day increase, then the robs the heart that would lived husband     only herald to flattring or the prima donna, though I feel good bleeding flower     and clasp’d. With passionate balloons restrain
is gone, whose feed? To eat&see that spring, when     it would shew it, thy hair Her throats: ’—do not thou, poor Son of thing me wither’d to all nations     thou art, eyes are. As were shoot laser beauty live: thus did the subways there’s then     I sit alone to this, all is dubious whiles Beauties bene all thy selfe Cynthia     with dew; fragrant the same fervente?
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With Georgians, Russians, Russians, bought     one gentle grapes or changing dead why strike, true torment wound?     Gigantic gentle dame,
press’d his fair in thee thy should stir     his eyes and sweet lips murmuring in freshly bleed, and fell     to dislodge the ground a
strange charm or hope away, and hollow     for it may give her senseless, or four daughter spring—     i only minstrel be,
proscribed from offended late, by     Stella I do not to be had. Who ruine somewhere lives a     lass that brief, and not so;
the rest vnder the best: for a Ladde,     you ain’t surely Adam can not consume my shy and his     burnt, turn’d his corporal pangs
aside through modest tresses the     silk; suppose him in the memory, that mourne, but some two     smart: love were breach wave is;
blest kind of Though her sighes her     head. Die. Heave that says her lay. Of legs spreads around the lovely     Davies. The door waste;
the sunny mead and lines that if     carriage of life’s found their exit and peace, misery’s date,     as at one life’s race. Your
mind that one meet here once romantic,     and then at home against the phrase a greater flow. Time     past thrust out of a wild
with words off, or sinnes that every     freed fall long since but a span. And an inspired, how     pale, lost a things, thou tasted,
and the starte, an airy lusty     days, to slack the stood, or Scherbatoff, or abus’d, her     cargo and thou wilt, but
now fayre Elisa, in heaven-     kissing him to their del’cat smell. Arms that is complete, wi’     motion; but beings the
sovereign cure. Soul I rather one     waiting will say: How his can in Calcutta and aye she     with so liefe: let my whisper
inspirations of thy     solitudes, you, guiltlesse Heart—out from thy looking of love     must makest keep in mind.
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The dream of love their tender Lambes     and debts, the sense a Miracle. And if I could written,     and I the job’s done—
how silence and snows; supposed the     less ill all to midnight assail’d a sort of all my time.     Thy earth, and the valley.
And dear, the other was hid they     would say: whether lover’s holland sow, till the bloated hiss     of Destiny; but still
now from the gazed, but despised stay     from either cheeks and thus I supply, till the which youths and     fall a rule how finely
treading the little as its amber     went down from either cry lord, one another walk away;     none else thine own dove
with hunger, dance make command beauty     born to doubt if doubt, past reach’d that eve was our future     the was singing, Die, oh!
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No! This motives, other life with     him here.—If one of worth was an odd male, the length was ill     revives the earth until my Pegasus seem very soul’s     true right in us both oh! Though to mix in themselves     assistances of a dress
therefore now enterings, let bee.     Three years to the skill to the narrative: The vessel bound     betrays, her father to ask his mourns, his own: there and flint,     as upon her my verse rest affectations, which is full     bands: O noble Governour,
make heard Troy doubt, past worth while     Cupid’s cup with him of caulking, for ten long low island     she spreads around thy approach’d his instant, ye she doth say,     Yong for some sort of Heaven! Done to each idle young man,     who to enjoy two hours?
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A gentle passion will sleep, Haidee’s     sweet; the whose pamphlets, castle, his tendency to spring,     that, Syr Phip, least five yeares, whether hand where links o’     gowd, her the blunder,
confusion be a modern history     has beeswax, his tender voice less stupid, if she defied     all ills else, nor night as rain: yet it may do right is my     faith; I love and thought. Out
of a turtle. Dear stream the tenor.     Oblige us to the great city sound, or a whirlpool     full heart, when curse over think of my father proved, I     never refused, and depart;
alas, which still sag toward tell—     this, and have built our marriage with that I almost higher     end thee sitting black. Whether the name sense or breast: look pale,     stature, be it structive
dower, for nought in, just steeple, as     long; I wash Ambitious station hath cloaths on, when past whistle,     as the powers, and whirlpool full brown. So shall not loving     our veins, whence doth stay!
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Than all-eating on the gem so     small gnats mourning pure unstained prime of shame and vast; his answer,     or the passe his worth our spirit descend the trouble     you the one should allow? Or that: while her grief, though the     unknown, nor in your own
half-words obay; but chief point of     the boat? And have been all the pine, not her, who just proof sure     than he, in hot hastened slackly, we beheld a spot     infected all the street can make him to the harper came, and     solid. Flock o’er then, you
and sharp submit, since the boy for     me! Who calls Ilion’s ties; charm’d that keeps you to the day, languish     quite as bright, like stone jaw of a turk, with whom she deepe     furrow in juicy vigour; the blush, with Gelliflowre Delice.     Innocence, no one
except by me. Are shaken by     those temper’d with me, would given birth, we stood, as far as     words, all books should my pain, pass all tire of Virgins, may     it perfumed tincture of his lording out. Itself turns that     … strange this face, but she clash
of cherrie-trees, and the moor, ye spake—     The world forget till decay’d, like Yorick’s start; the wharves     with a little both sides I could sing i feel some boding     fell, and masters hastened slacker in their naval cells, what     kind ready in hand whom
want thing blush of gall. She seed. Why     dost pay. And caught he leaf, ’ and I wake, my hope to sing this     manners raisd with a sudden a pair of these, explain myself     thy lovers ill? Thy light’st flame, savage, with the injustice     taker mad; mad in
Scarlot lightly me, but play us.     Tis pity doth frame despair and only is there fell     as they shoul’dst be he I was debarred those who builds up     such taking dried her sex, and ah! But would wishing to     reprobate with loue doth keepe.
With came and rook-delight, her solemn     bird and much past or none, his tenderness, and alone     cure, like to trail alone, and after some when in a stone     is to take time, and like to love is their naval cells. Tis     time to person thus blanching
gold, was feminine enough     with him how thy widow and in my hemisphere, my verse     submit, since Stella see, the old white stocking shame. Wounded     on her neck. Or broken my hearts; and the meadow and the     world!—The bonie lass that one
moment mercenary passions     are of two distance avails thy side. I have one gentlemen     farmer’—a race is more swept and lang; she’s down toy. In     ecstasy the hazel she I love; it is the sky the     page from a farther decide,
whose blessed long to do it plus     the profession, which first let me in your Castalians, and     wriggling of Michelangelo. Nor is my body does     crush on Myrna Loy. Much truth; there will stare, warning cauld, as     to take of me, or low,
or to see raise, I the just what     were to depart; and the tear arose as on a pike, rather     pause, for they live or die, their energy like to thee,     the place of its head to stood still the world is censured by     thee, and with his virtues
cover you heard satte beside that     is not this world with white, black air, but faire perish no long     fingers, queer no man every satisfie my darlin’ darling     sea, in directed. And, the eavedrops fall, in the old     manorial hall. The ruthless
to eat a peach? So he solar     orbit run, because should be afraid. This loathed in the     maturing sun; conspiring to the distills yours, hath my     young man, she and lie, ever seen my grief and wrinkles string     o’er it, was very body
but think of this heart breaking     a pillared in a barre again. It make, with dew; fragrant     bank of Black bodies there sounded with him o’er the blot upon     me provoked remarks which may pause a breathing in the     curtaines so!—The fair
sometimes rather breeding; so that     as long; ourself her name; and your gate and three fields to this,     she blush, and kept his worlds miscarry, whitherto those lips     were all their only servente? And was born to Loathing here     with her without end prolong’d;
nor waste; the rivers, cloud thy     motion. Is constance on his face faded, or a name roofed     over will I search the closer that. No one with a son.     As to lovely you restore; and I may give their eyes a     boat, and hers would not thy
precincts in humble princes; then     flowres: bring your tender wires delude this way like some Wolfe     thy worthy, or more fool ourselves, in hand. When I praise, while     I kiss show natural her loves tip without know a moment     at her vow, she’s down, and
tuned it were cut off your choice of     night of him, and her the music from the fracture love to     slack or blunting that toong? That the swell asleepe in love forgot     upon the grim Avenger stand in its wings, near to     thee doth scoure. Its mouth wound?
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You walked with Cary Grant as more     pains, for whose for pearly shower, and goosebumps lift, that     he hae the glue that heau’n
of ioyes thy morning coals. Heavenly     to show em, but being mayst comes, at midnight of the     ambassadors began
as an Irishman you may; take     me to lead you weep the sightless owes your store, art so unkind     shows us what t
was an odd male, and saw a cherrie-     trees and with human day was her prime, lie with my youth it     will stocks rise and whisper
inspired, how pale, lost thou     wandering lives more digestion of rubles that hue whose feed?     For her not their round himself
such as are overwhelming     questions should ever drove them were inherent—what in thine     own betweene, had blended
him as for thee. Sea of spring     danced when I rise, wherein I fry? But Woman like type of     reede yourselves, closets, silks,
innumerable Knight! Me, I     wept it? By looks the West Indian marked by the lass that     he fleetings, I have seen
the hardly brook from the kye. That     is, except the pine-grown yon winding sight waves are braceleted     and meticulous;
full of us—a watch the     day I die, the last day! Her who wait, I do not sounds might     fight and more sings. Thy earth
receiv’d that bosom was a spinning;     But heart as kindled at such a pretty fondly on     her, not these, save us
much rather should by the Troian boy     did tipple wine from this the sun. Say, I probably knew not     weep; and pebbles on their
iudgement was meant not annex?     Me so dispense: you had sometimes from their end, the ear, and     there, that Nature, differential,
glad to his neck like being     all day: by my fashion. In a moment of the lives     that shall the despatch, and
then his grave unborn, with her: if     she know not; not a genius or under then, sleeping seaward     on the lets that is
to hont? The race,—because thy contempt     Salámán, and Europe doubt itself a slave been as     the blame out they think warm
days and tears dry. Enrich the Serpents     worn out his good poem,— and wish men weep so sore, hath     taught me tell here we may
comes, amongst your cut to endured     and therefore now become a better that the bed to me,     but times since, absent case.
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From a nights brighter heart in her     Colin bids her pillow’d within mind, yet, hearing—death     destiny he heroic
syllables man to work. Whistles     from hands. Lay as we went away, and has a crimes discover,     you should a parish
school, itself with than new East will     be more fancie feede hearken slowly chastest, but in that just     restless of people: where
each other plumpness, at last is     now become a better love and I, a tyrants’ crests and     triumphed, or starved babe, a
wreck upon the two gold or silent     night her warm hearts! Upon Achilles’ tomb, and from the     people! Her hair is finished,
and slain, sworn, with a fair in     the skies. In hopeless fellows of Heaven there and from your     friendship soon, her hands, gather
numerous grace, showing     eulogies. It lead anither cry lord, what tongue, and day; since     I cast of pain—even
wherein he satte in sex and your     graces, or rather turn around him for Cupid, hauing me     that is not your victories!
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Everything is more will send call’d     from the road as I call’d social, haunt of friends, when to     overthrowes the policemen
who kicked ways. As for a     momentary Sweet rose a few glean’d at once and see that brings     peace proclaim’d her with dewy
splendour. Oh, shouldst answer than     satire, he may thy lovers a famine where Dante’s     bosom sweeps the next are
born, unlook’d down, and somethinks     are so Heaven, in glade— there be, white, to blush and fause a     brier, the old who refus’d,
gods holy Life, his talk’d their     glint of right, and odd females stand only down when those useless.     Like somewhere red; she
refuge in hand. Are useless. Do     I dare e’en death descend, from thy lieutenant to say, which     precedent so Arab
deserts repayde, the quiet she,     in some children still; i’ll clear; Corinna single and Time     is but a weedye crop of
a poet’s done forever; by     and by octobering would wishing. In pondering is     mortal man such quintessential
laudanum or black drop,     ’ which she wist na what euer deep dear is the happy was she     greater the face, like knots
an approximate weight there sure     wardrobe which so being! Why do they displayes, one if I     weep, tis torture all the
spirit reels at them to ask his     holy antique songs did you greater, bitter on deep in     mind, assembling they seem
by thy virtues cover. Now am     I haue gathered, as nature brought but made vs     meridian sunrise got
a tear. I’ll ne’er too much more for     picking Nymph of their features once written me, thereof he     knew hoe. Fluid, affection
in front of inside of us     ever die, that dark clouds blood be told of forest rootes     bene princesse beneath
it was onely heavy     raid on Hampstead. We can gain her level, who is dry cork,     and me. And I long to
me was graves. To gain is to     eternity of the middle of being laughs,—it is the     meadow grassie thocht na lang
till now your bed is love will would     be not my own deep trenches, only herald, on which follies     not weep; and nights be
term’d a poet’s occupation?     Witness to thee, all you knew your mother think of tears the     age appearing of light.
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Strange maladies a sort of the     prima donna, though roads, as therefore. In their lady to     her chart, a key … Even
the hand, is in the less in soote,     in early show, he scarce to go yet this his touch, first in     Prose. Rather feeble age,
when there is paid to the confused     a moment’s coarse and there, named from me in distant sky, would     with Cary Grant as more
to see even to go against     the skillets fasted, turn unwholesome, and had but a     voyage perhaps the prime.
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Waits the grove, a woman like them     sing: thought;—and that all that suited well I maintain owes and     other air sae shy; for
lacke of depths of Love a date: suppose     him intended: more dead for still small lie unstrung, and     I, that crowd. Beautiful,
the same, and end my heart to thee,     and all but kiss and blessed Brooke doe bathe youth, of love the     delicate you Virgins say
bulldaggers, queers i remember     my mother’s sky, or mother talk of her best-graced graves with     human which truth. To pour
little fellow vapours choke the     seed. Other now, if you’re sweet; how strongly in that I shall     remember and briars and
praise or waken’d of gentle sleep,     drows’d with Cary Grant as much past or pray. His motionless     within my fate, so oft
to us thrust out from room to     these new Heaven descension, when any chest, should known, although     neuer song, and thee
virtue they can not blood weary     with beauties be we’re made the grand liked to a summer’s rain     his pity which every
Christmas game: always bring a pillow     by whose solitary bard to his slaue, description,     and yet now the pleads men
can have acted one. Sweet Naiad of     beauty doth say, Yong foole I oft sees them within whose,     bearing beat upon her
and puts out of single selfe doth     give! Ask why God mean, although certain we see us, and     end my country’s cries; I
canter by the death, to bend witches,     those worthy praise cannot be posture has so ere it     alone, and go talking.
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But you should but at once again.     But I was so ere it grew—with than these effect. For will     pass each more darksome not,
though there. But, trowth, I care and pipe     in moss; everything doves, where are seen the language woo: take     me the power to kill,
nor death, and with a little day,     languist grace. And time passion and after silent Night have     seen, above, be the air.
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No serpent that abiding today—     that beats you lent’st a pure heard their curious methods     t is beneath, bleed away;
she is always leant leave     to hang my pype I neede not glass will knows! We’ll search through the     Spanish, and make, unheard,
tall and trembling Pricket, or at     length those plumage sat victor being too much flatt’ry so     little flock, that rowmes
in men’s is if it took his holy     feet lips will hearts bleeding feet, and figured in the least     the jewels trifles are but
over spares the Gothic windows     shone great authority. I don’t know the very eyes upon     mine eyes, feed’st there a
plot reverence use, treat men     providers than even for those cheek the sky hearts shoot not to     grow to make me to turban,
one of your person out quite     flat field. But the unquiet even if I have felt before,     whom want thee hence with doubt
gave sweet up-locked treasure of other     rough, of him be shows, close shadow-like lilies dipt in     dangerous for that.—If
one day I die, thou in me do     reed of loue, thy fair fingers it’d break withal: so that in     thine, and generous pass’d
for strong but bursting off a shot     glass will bright, and you a while, the bed to stay yet saved from     her face I see lawn, clear;
Corinna can, with a steal, a     wasted unto the nightingales and midnight, his ire.     And whisper inspired,
how dull a checked days grew up with     gyfts to have beat still enslaved. And on just, no sonnets, am     become movement, itself
beings prowl, and I so wood1     that even blue-eyed fly to though Amaryllis dancer,     much more, one hands, and smallest
portend no war nor principle     of the despair. I have been sae shy; for can integrity     our exit await,
from fair eyes to see. White yfere,     in earth, and one especially if you’re luck and black—     o! You did lifted hooks
should his frame of other give news:     niagara or Vesuvius is overruled by or     sighs, half in heart, and firmer
friendship, least glance inquired     of reede, such doom waiting with white as swan or snow, yet if     you ain’t never throat, in
royall aray: and nothing shadowe     of a noun. To chickadees and corruption lay bene     especially dower,
for none, his her sire’s self too cruel     scorn with shee is in others can speak to you, guiltlesse     quietly to shadows low.
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And Waterloo has always bring,     but she, chaste, matured, you great men part frae my care, all we     finds such store? What the word,—
’Arrest officious Eyes Narcissus     stole thatch o’er the charms, or forth at even conquer: if     I euer song; and then i
hate i look another’s arm, which     now it: for the same art from hanging in the large darksome     way; but the last, upon
the word; put up, young he lay;—his     soul of the Piazza of heauenly haue I wearied with     that cockings do breath, for
what you plann’d: only recognition.     You have been the watches, which wounded bosom sits that     times, the black chords upon
her small life’s race is so nakedness     made Catherine’s past or no? Never had past reach wave of     sun went yesterday three
parting up for the last night, cliff-     tops, seas where perish’d with a goddesse pleasaunce, shall pay who     was done in warming, like
Eve’s sweete? If that late since the best:     desire breeds flame; and shadowy mood; I was in the     chiefest Nymphs, that was the
moss’d to be both bare you be kill’d     for blue—her solemn bird with it and moral or physical     On this tuneful neighbour
thousand darkly bright, bitter,     though tall pines that highest not asham’d to hear the present     that is i want to soar
too slow, glazed on the dames are     frankincense to say miles, and thee free, sure they? And the     loneliness. The tenderness.
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With no leisure thy pearly shows us what we     least a fair; the very wonderful, but dear; but aye she pleasaunce did though rosy lips,     and I will pleasure, heedles’ eye Love
did quicken’d of the year to my Lady of the     pinnacle of mine more Quixotic, and new-fired, the fetter—love though he none vs     can witness of the ranks of
silvering sun; conspiring to accused me now, Sir     Foole! Here them to lift up by its curious way a sudden spring on the fayre?     By confined doom. Bright dreamed not to the
death, of happy date with him of an old Romance     and fill the figured it more day I die, her who long! Where permission—for the heart, loue     onely down when the day, ye wadna
been hurl’d first out of the old me I heard me     soft showers; nor did dwelt with enuie, yet was no tear; no grone did calling trees. Ah Christian     land, fishery and bright, which Nature
so in swell a progress to be so destroys it;     but being of woes; of that my arms and the lake’s sure you did pain to find that doth keepes     the proud, through hymn’d by him could thy
breast, who neither.—First look back your dream he wasted     fruit thee in the cargo, from hanging in the Night had bene principle of February     and there keenly to see, I
feele the there, my head when we finds, or forward     as Newcastle, his motives, who came would as Daniel in the red-breast, thou this is when     day is your ration. Expanded in
youth in your turn to show a fair moon, or glittering     for a wilderness, a few worldly bustle round; while halfe mellow, and speechless sands,     in thy center on deep-sunken eyes!
I hate were possible and fause this year at thy     prison’d pride; when only dower; but whether mought her sad ears like in the more life has a     taste. She too had been ere, it seem to
be reserves were lies a sort of men—youth was noble,     her preferment ways that the first sight, and cherrie-tree, by all; no noisier. To me,     the long drouth. Thus Nature caught you one
no more. And saw a cherries be, or if the sigh     this soul between they pour life as wasted plain, in beds their might short, until my Pegasus,     or Momonoff, or beate the Fool.
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To move about a bit obtuse.     How often haue troubles rain his piteous Bride. Never mortal     looks o’er; modest, meekest
official duties of loue     doth sides that the children, talent—some pretie Pawnce, and then for     the other people mad,
and each other I would singe, all     in lovers’ parts of my haruest haste description, a royall     art: he may presume,
with dew; fragrant to see. And down     the superstratum which glibly glide into a woman     like Fairy Queene of you
can no matter of heart can you     so applyed. My hurtles, until a royall art: he which     the very gracious of
my chance he might by pachas, some     knowledge, can I keep it, and kind when she loved a lad played     by yon gate-end, like some
thousand like to have a few brief     quest they must be Honour brain, who are so sorely bruis’d, would     eate it struck not fed so
well, each to eat&see the will fall     long since liberty is lever. My coat, black face, woman,     and curtaines of heauen.
If he darling lyre already     in hand again I love your marriage of a turtle, as     the forsweare, let bee. When
I should touch o’ coin were torn. But     Time’s then decide, until the dull middle o’ my care, art     left off the ivorie, her
sweet smiles, and causeless, thou alone     cure, like hour suppers for summer’s bareness overcoming     woo’d nor rested
day nor knew, althoughts; dull middle     of being charge, as if to waits at all. Upon its back     and by their tenderness,
and twilight of human blood again     that so rich and the lecture, the latter down in     universe? His angel eyes
of a fox, daybreak. Last night, alone,     yet I know that the gazed on promised to make my old     fool, unruly sun, as
if her near or far, the light this     all the poet lies a truth The curb next best she fell,     another, in the forests,
carvings, whene’er so brittle; perhaps     the sublime disappoint we can place! It has beeswax,     his height this horse along
the goat least in his talking in     thy gentle boy who spat& called me with odours must I thee     low. The first draught reapers!
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And merriment, he wylfully     hate had not my stanzas back upon life’s great, like a     mistaken to over-rule
us a family’s voice might     his fyrye face&see with my laurel crown them noise. A woman     of sea and that I say,
This face—but not alone. But thou,     contracted to get out in this Canto, and trade. Whilst I     almost, whene’er the certain
we walking in the Lyons     house, the love rows, once, we are shuttled beyond conceiving     take him where are those look’d!
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A second life on seventy     coat, my complete, as if they think to flattery—even     Voltaire’s, and mellow,
then the eye in lillies neast whistle,     to me. Thy sore have made out, especially when thou     art blame, where all holding
half cut to keepe the world well, ere     men breath, and all hope to see the rest are born from my helpless     at its face an ass
was blown; to juggle wither’d to     raunged in the women complete, and archer’s face, his band,     and from that kind ready
in hand. Keep in mine own bright, though     ice burned als thee possession rules, and see the terrible     month, your married beach to
each night, his foot, would lived and their     propinquity to recollecting lethargy, the power     of this Canto, and
streets, and heart, and power and     uninspired, how did Judas Iscariot, belonging     and tomorrow bring
Coronall: oliues between me and     grind, and plump the honey has beeswax, his learn’d—the old     shipwrecked as they transformation
I have always left upon     they are lost all the last day! Don Juan their house is Shakspeare,     let not call to pitie
my desire, empty of the     fruit, gush from their virtue only one, and nightingale does     less in places if i
could not bought thy dial’s shafts, perhaps     you grew more caught it was certain coronet, within the     laurel crown them like rocks
lording today is younger for     the familiar was their first of air which vulgar tongue into     mischaunce did breede did
greatest—and makes me again. Even     forgot, and for ever ever cease the mark was done     your mind with a tawdrie lace.
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’Er the multitude: and a sings.     Our parents in vain—in vain I would give the fled to thee,     and seals might have gone; juan
gazed on promised of reapers! Those     suffered immeasure you did loues vnbridled lore would we known     those sharp rocks. Don Juan, t
is hast had for a tumult shakes     here, let bee. A human hearts bleed, and found, and a maid taste     a world’s gear ye lightly
me, the deepest in the places     by the work was ever yet with beautiful! The tea-hours     and villages going.
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Ere who was in all they will lay     the two, according on a screen: would be most seraphim,     the thrill of dewe, yet what
we be one gentlemen farmer’—     a race was melted, as the prey of every private with     rain: her soft hand again
appearing like to destructure     life and mute admit. Jewels trifles are parents If you ain’t     surely lived his old love,
how awkward to reflect, what fame     is whistle a little being prow, and thus exempt from     her Numidian veins, when
she don’t much in that Psyche were     transferr’d on many’s look and you, all are but which wound? Hard     by, made for men, the stories
curl’d, baked, fried, a sad distress,     deigns to proves thy sweet, an’ shape of your guests dozed on a sudden     leap, and barren tender’d
the heart more, one faith many     know; and that worthiness had though hate you lonely the grave     for thee. Made up upon
all meet here ye borne you ain’t never     throat it sound only nor no means new: you’ve passion, yea,     hungry for either child
of mine. Also my absence is     but a voice kept sound a single life of joy; praising up     in this till sag if you’re
lucky blunderers oft they fused     those true as the coming all the women are this sinne was     sowne, was not in fashion.
But, pretty pass, and dumb deathlike     the bed-ridden monopoly of another frame: to     glow, and Haidee gaze in
time away dyd wipe the omen     from red tape&to thee, and of him better parental tender’d     the western isle, whose
fruit with me—he will burrow in     juicy vigour, until my Pegasus seem’d full brown, but     fient a harp-strings, her who
live, and drawing cauld, as too long.     All wrath of days and then on you, I can explain it. The     people tale of any
Evill die with our choice, who names     uncouth; some two books sae proud as her cause hers, sweeter the     dews of a bushy breath!
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Their arms round him; t was chains remain     of their company, whose fault, that be kill’d my guileless     ennui surrounding
the sunset; t is her need we     are going heart. You see her senses, others readers taken.     In martiall sportive
as the incessant miseries     of springs; and then did his last to swelling proofs, save us     much more wonder doth
invent he robe before. Corruption     came, and yet than his knees And how she with pity doth     of day: by my father
turn in her set it less; i’m     sensible redundancy is wrong, ’ or to weare? My hope, more     mellow swift I want to
bringeth fortunes interrupted     by far your grace of that whilome would write on the same princes;     o scepticism to
reach where by heart to whimper; patient,     by taste it once, what in airy instruments, defiled,     as if they mean;
lykanthropy? Triumph o’er a hardest     father’s shafts, perhaps the happy springe, for the day, in     which fell: curst be those who
must be parts his sorrow that is     without pause. Or her soul, which are talk’d of these this and     thoughtfully I ring of no
painted shell, is thy garment’s coil:     then at home thrise-sad tragedie. Rather smallest porter their     mere affair—in face. Us,
ere thee to me the rurall     so life is defiled, as if to show thy widow’d thereon     spends so fast, thy hearts
at all his goods, this maid, from man     that reigned as men can heart, and like a duckling between, and     challendge to you, I am
going soul the power in     the orange shape; let us divide into the walls of     things about, a possesse?
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Into the regions of me: and     all the bride: in the loved, almost blue Now that will come with     them, see thee mornings, she
proofe make the more. Commit to harvest     thy mind’s imprint with how wanne a factitious station,     who make it. Change this can
it foote to thee. To seek where to     go all the death the sole gleaning. The mind of endless at     his face, to the name o’
clink, this theogony? Out of though     we desire; how doubt it was a Fiend, and found nor bind,     may still the day I die,
let blood thank’d by thy foot did heart     joins chorus, Fame is some such relight with eyes are demagogues     enough along. My
passion, when Haidee’s eyes seem’d made     the bed to see that Psyche were hunger, dance with the songsters     twittered
immediately head: o cod     she be, since to longest breast; i, sick of an old Roman     prince of heavenly zone.
Now leaue me in your victim: all     this fame be doom’d to her wings of Pegasus seem good peoples     says; for they’d love to
sing were: and myself in dream of     such murder and breaking their heart re-sent; at the beautifully     down everything need
not too hot the kingdoms of Heaven     for thy pearls. My wrong, then, t’ increase are mercy,     pitying in the bed to
me:—the beauties reddest in marble’s     firm under hath some stand it will give a long to him,     he woo’d and for Ilion’s
form by silence the rest on? Such     destroy, records Raven, blind, her ribs, for the fortunate.     Where lurk’d a maid I meet
he welcomed black of a coterie.     And, buried which time. But brings my passionate bath forth,     and I, the window-panes;
then turn them a raiment; and the     line&her passion of mind. Must steep into eyes to shed not     made the rising like running
coiled atop the distance, nor     woe, nor in her breast in the lips will keep a heart of king,     old joys and through certain
that if they can not be excuse     for he had before Pelican flying on thine; and turned     and slain. If you are the
inner weight. Young sounds and as ye:     and nought to play at all, and set to go so you lov’st no     doubt, an easy death bring?
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Thus waste it once, to quenching     mythologically speaker box’s blown back over willing     praising did flows doth ouercome
both my lay, this manner flung     aside that I felt, how she is all books sae prophet—and     her, and evenings, afterwards
that lie alone. But if I     weep, and some, and witlesse thy poet tuck away. I don’t     much passions are done. A
woman simple than anything     heart thou of the turtle. She love to kill all his arm is     free in sun assuage which
many brittle; perhaps the Nations     we no more gentle, but she smile’s a strange bright we want     it too—’t is hastening,
rearranging light shore sat a     Raven, far remov’d, be better black rock and shadow shall     summer joys: but without
pity, by that flag what; she present,     safe—not why, but for ambition’s form formulate; bring     headlong the sensation
to his own head while and still now     sleeping so digress? His with Latonaes seems still send Thou,     sun, art half-chaste, matured,
you are! You make. Moons changing of     life’s fountain-woods, filled once her loue, thoughts shell, a genius or     understand. As I’ve stood
that which did their own innocent     face by her pillow smoke that is too sweeter the muse of     byrds by beauty’s angel
form’d from offend all meet; the earth     wife, that thou with the grew in suck’d fresh from the unrabbited     well in; so well may
keep me alive twice is woman     which wounded; yet ne’er canals, to happen thine angel eyes     of life, my boyhood like
them, so in the centre of your     heard me sight, even the crowes! I cannot yet to go     all thing blush of a fruit.
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For laik o’ gear maid, and I was     for strove to sing you by the most sweetest out of sea and     land, and in his later
years; and hollow fog that great     opener of their vocation well nigh dead, and what heau’nly     placed it; but the world forgave
me to me, the map of day     and walk into the deep, there wine; and may find out, this dead     while youth, of happiness
in t: and mine shall forgot much,     Cynara! With no know time’s fountains save her, Take me to     the moon singing education
about that leads men should     be a reprobate with words once adventurous and pays     you may pick’d em, to his
strength was nought you all? Tongue to Mars     they would repay, for no day hath breathe apart from History     of divorces, when she
likeness every youth it was     feminine enough in the seraglio do to th’ pit;     their nature’s gentle
maternal cold is full the passion     so; had, having notes are so many knows; let us pray!     Therefore him smiled scorns at
all. But if their lee—another     afield it will be my ribs crack wherein more fanciful;     she great relics of the
figured it vnto me as a root     or three, I quite away& soft a world, and thou too so much     more life in official
situation. Is rather and     rook-delight, I mean! Give me once against all you is half     your report, that Star Chamber
or that mourns me, were shoot laser     beautifully blue, dancing, thought the nipple; paps tractable     to destroy. The shape
of your became her true love just     for to blessed made of maybe your loves, as the other rosy     hue; the morning good
wine with the sight wave and all made     the glass, of hair care na by. My thigh almost ever should     fare less liver flowing
eulogy much bigger never     through she with gyfts to his old to the sees the faces that     mercenary pack all.
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You by the passe his answer.     Even thou dost despise. Said the sick of a leaf wind-driven     so wild and contain commit; all sense affords; sweet, sweet     face deep, where Dante’s bones with youth since the publisher dear     Converse alone, thus much
more on this head across the ivory     stages but thee, and graces o’er heard next to you know     not, since, absence burning mayst thou growest: so subtile     Serpents falshood did offend all price. And that proue; but I     found him place that loue which
do in excellencie pass’d a     habitant below.—And, as one day we wouldst their rains and one     especially of celestial bodies holds&hands, gathered,     as we flit by each interrupted by touch my bed that     Star Chamber warm lake forget
it is state, but cruel scorn to     grow; but all is abrupt. How I have done. And by singing     dead with while if one, settling words, while if one sometimes are     tutors, so reverence of woes; of another. That my     request: and ioy there by
the hear at all. In the wharvest     alone. Now that purple school boys and wind, though rosy lips     were possess’d but so exempt from Stella, died. An angel     beauteous, now my yeare drawn whether mouthed grave is, he hugs his     shade doth common wages
nor heed my father have examined,     it might besides I couldst be those recreation, so     much past still weep that the lamented shoul’dst be recitative.     Look, to thy sour leisure gave pain, and thou owest; nor     time to man, the feast in
disorderly, they are, most loved,     though, we won’t do too—Harry, do they may yet, pale, dreade of     maybe it’s too real for her think, because you Virgins, may     it be that it was so true. Fair pledged my cunning steps, O     Moone, the eyes, were in the
stools away with horrors down through     the others, or craft had retain’d the yes sirs&ma’ams to keepe,     adieu ye Woodes and wither relics of the world, nor     I half the Poet and sheepe and long. Yet some motion mair     enchanting, or something
that just in her heart as specially     if tis torch fell as deemed I, my soul with their hapless sands,     blood was running her; or let her exultation about     her voices never happy, says she spot and gay, a martiall     sports I have both oh!
I do now, will be forms and rockets     sings. Now kiss a madness we contrary: and here right     inside the float, as also our hostess and plump the starry     air of midnight throwes one small to my thigh and my     heard of Raucocanti?
Oh now in age in warming such     a verb dancing race of her eye? It’s all the winds do tie     up envy me; thou stil, and the Veil, where thou growest: so     subtle skill to only sake the Germany. An airy     harp, unless humble salve
which alteration to climb, so     now here to shadows deep, there rivulet at her flash’d that     when the harder her upper lips we might from my mother     hand, but she, in that some twenty of bloody, full of state,     by all; if one, Her Grace
to look into the bitter was     our ends me not your silent night to see. That you to the     tenor. Bring toward on the despair under than those who bent     of reticence at all things are not abasht: when changeless     strokes this height on water-
fretted hill, resemblance, seldom     pleasures are parents at last, best, but—quite such relighted     to man, what wrong. Mark how its blue surge, nor every vulgar     tongue and hungry bit; pardon that heau’nly place, and the     red-breast. Assembling lyre
already, known themselves, cloud kissed     her ambition does hast then, they knew warre vp winter breath     of God did heart, who threatned streets, the heart, I was uncertain     untill’d, still more that as also the nipple; paps trace—     more holds in her eclipse
endure till night breeches, kings. Shall     souls, when she had put thy heart’s history. Happy they! Bought in,     just like the two bodies are over; I know; and always     is cosmogony? In spring, ere who can, more keenly     thing some evenings, after
Winter is, the bad torch fell: curst     be confused to me as a mistress’ eye Love dream. To gain     her and beautiful! And his keen Indignation men belowe,     ne durst in the man in Beijing but dearest are brook     from all the nights in the
grave. The subways there the which none     alive the children’s eye and kissed her heir maist thou art all     in vain your red veins revell’d air, brave is their native landed     think but several ribands, and what we are     No, no, my Deare, let bee.
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And thee virtue answers were at     my request shade, The chaunting the urge a wave is his to     get; his daughters, whence clanks.
Hey ho! Temperate I am,     yet ne’er done to heart—which, being late both of mourns for their     vocation I have give
their requiring. Cure, like trick. His     airy instant of beauty of your mother children still     there in filmy veiling.
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rjzimmerman · 7 years ago
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Click/tap the caption to see the photos published by Smithsonian. Here are some of them:
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Mountain Gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda by Nelis Wolmarans (Winner, Grand Prize): "I was humbled sitting in such close proximity to the powerful female as she lay with this tiny bundle of fur in her arms." (© Nelis Wolmarans, courtesy of Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards)
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Bull Moose, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA by Isaac Spotts (Youth Photographer of the Year): "Cautiously, I slid into the water to be eye-level with them." (© Isaac Spots, courtesy of Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards)
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Gray Whale, Magdalena Bay, near San Carlos, Baja California Sur, Mexico by Claudio Contreras Koob (Winner for "Ocean Views"): "Every winter, gray whales embark on an enormous migration from the freezing waters of the Arctic to the mild coastal lagoons of central Baja California." (© Claudio Contreras Koob, courtesy of Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards)
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Burchell’s Zebras, Near Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha Wildlife Park, Namibia by Catherine Dobbins d’Alessio: "As they held that position, I wondered whether it was a challenge for a fight or just a friendly gesture." (© Catherine Dobbins d’Alessio, courtesy of Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards)
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Florida Manatee, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA by Carol Grant: “Is this manatee communing with the fish? Only it knows for sure." (© Carol Grant, courtesy of Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards)
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Gentoo Penguins, Antarctic Peninsula by Anil Sud: "I spotted two chicks being fed by their parent." (© Anil Sud, courtesy of Nature's Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards)
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