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The Ox and the Scales

By Morgan LeFay

Topics: Poetry Source: AllPoetry Original source

Mighty and strong is the Ox Though patient and bright he may be The Scales are of justice and truth And they demand all for to see Justice and patience combined How will I ever add up To a path that I cannot walk And a future that I cannot stop So I am told to be quietly gentle And not utter the things that I know But I am not patient and trusting For I have my own path to goany suggestions please Written August 8th, 2001 © on Aug 08 2001 12:59 PM PST   0 • 18 • 12

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