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Vain Quest
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A philosophical poem
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Created: April 2nd, 2006 at 11:19
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Where is the man
Who won't mistake
Decency for weakness?
Where is the woman
Who will not take
Tenderness as meekness?
Where is the man
Who'll play his part
To the bitter end?
Where is the woman
Who'll give her heart,
And remain a friend?
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