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The Horses Of The Sea

by Christina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti

The horses of the sea
Rear a foaming crest,
But the horses of the land
Serve us the best.
The horses of the land
Munch corn and clover,
While the foaming sea-horses
Toss and turn over.




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