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Yes I have a thousand tongues

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Yes I have a thousand tongues by Stephen Crane

 Yes, I have a thousand tongues,
And nine and ninety-nine lie.
Though I strive to use the one,
It will make no melody at my will,
But is dead in my mouth.

Form: Free verse

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