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1882–1950

BREAKFAST TIME

James Stephens

The sun is always in the sky Whenever I get out of bed, And I often wonder why It's never late.— My sister said

She did not know who did the trick, And that she did not care a bit, And I should eat my porridge quick. ... I think it's mother wakens it.

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