Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand; Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand! (Edna St. Vincent Millay)

Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand; Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!

Edna St. Vincent Millay

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