Riddles Of Merlin

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As I was walking Alone by the sea, "What is that whisper?" Said Merlin to me. "Only," I answered, "The sigh of the wave"-- "Oh, no," replied Merlin, "'Tis the grass on your grave." As I lay dreaming In churchyard ground "Listen," said Merlin, "What is that sound?" "The green grass is growing," I answered; but he Chuckled, "Oh, no! 'Tis the sound of the sea." As I went homeward At dusk by the shore, "What is that crimson?" Said Merlin once more. "Only the sun," I said. "Sinking to rest"-- "Sunset for East," he said, "Sunrise for West."

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