Red-in-red repetitions never going Away, a little rusty, a little rouged, A little roughened and ruder, a crownThe eye could not escape, a red renown Blowing itself upon the tedious ear. (Wallace Stevens)

Red-in-red repetitions never going Away, a little rusty, a little rouged, A little roughened and ruder, a crownThe eye could not escape, a red renown Blowing itself upon the tedious ear.

Wallace Stevens

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