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The Merchant
of the Picturesque
A Counter has
and sales
But is within
or negative
Precisely as the
calls -
To Children he
is small in
price
And most
large in
courtesy -
It suits him
better than a check
Their artless
currency -
Of Counterfeits
he is so shy
Do one obtain
advance
so near
As to behold
his gentle -
ample
flight -
None who
saw it ever
told it
'Tis as hid
as Death
Had for that
specific treasure
A departing
breath -
Surfaces can
may be
related
invested
Did the Diamond
grow
General
as the Dandelion
Would you seek
serve
it so?
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