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1880–1929

THE ENEMIES

John Freeman

The angry wind That cursed at me Was nothing but an evil sprite Vexed with any man's delight.

And strange it seemed That a dark wind Should run down from a mountain steep And shout as though the world were asleep.

But when he ceased And silence was — Who could but fear what evil sprite Crept through the tunnels of the night?

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