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1882–1950

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James Stephens

When a Dublin man shall say, “Give me a little bread, I pray,” If you do not give him bread You will be hungry when he is fed.

And let no priest or magistrate Scowl upon the poor man's plate, Asking him the question sly To which no one can reply.

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