Once I was sailing for fun (Simple Verses XII)

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Once I was sailing for fun (Simple Verses XII) by José Martí

Once I was sailing for fun
On a lake of great allure,
Like gold the sun shone so pure,
And my soul more than the sun.

Then suddenly I could smell 
Before I saw at my feet,
A foul fish, with death replete, 
At the bottom of the well

Form: Enclosed Rhyme

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