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Not Ours To Hold

Not ours to hold with feeble hands, Not in our hands to boast, He knows when it takes off and lands, Same One stands coast to coast. He calls when he chooses, We fall like dead roses, No more in life's tosses. Books have this told, Not ours to hold. Syllable count: HMS

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Date: 2/22/2022 3:50:00 PM
Well done, Thompson. Congrats to you
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Date: 12/30/2023 1:11:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea. It's an honour.
Date: 2/20/2022 4:59:00 AM
Thank you for participating … congrats on your win, hope you enjoyed the Quietus form!
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Date: 12/30/2023 1:10:00 AM
Thank you, Seeker. I'm honoured.

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