After the first powerful plain manifesto The black statement of pistons, without more fuss But gliding like a queen, she leaves the station. (Stephen Spender)

After the first powerful plain manifesto The black statement of pistons, without more fuss But gliding like a queen, she leaves the station.

Stephen Spender

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