The poor old Past, The Future's slave, She drudged through pain and crime To bring about the blissful Prime, Then - perished. There's a grave! (Herman Melville)

The poor old Past, The Future's slave, She drudged through pain and crime To bring about the blissful Prime, Then - perished. There's a grave!

Herman Melville

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