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I realized, my fists were clenched |
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I stretched my fingers to relax |
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Still not sleeping, I tried counting sheep |
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One by one, they leap across the fence |
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Constructed for them right to left |
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Across the fence I bad constructed |
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Having jumped |
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They refused further direction |
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Each sheep where it landed |
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Refusing to exit, remained |
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(Certain a vast writhing heap) |
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(Growing fast on the left) |
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Try as I might |
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I could not stop them entering |
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Once again, try as they might |
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Not one could leave the stage |
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I realized my fists were clenched |
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I stretched my fingers |
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Each sheep were it landed |
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Refusing to exit, remained |
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(Creating a vast writhing heap) |
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(Growing quickly on one side) |
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Try as they might |
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Not one could leave the stage |
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Try as I might |
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I could not stop them entering |
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Once again, no longer daring |
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To close my eyes, still not sleeping |
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I realized my goose was cooked |
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I wondered ship shaped on the shore |