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What the Scare-crow Said

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The dim-winged spirits of the night         Do fear and serve me well.         They creep from out the hedges of         The garden where I dwell.         I wave my arms across the walk.         The troops obey the sign,         And bring me shimmering shadow-robes         And cups of cowslip-wine.         Then dig a treasure called the moon,         A very precious thing,         And keep it in the air for me         Because I am a King.

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