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PENT
The rain is falling steadilyUpon the thirsty earth,While dry-eyed, I remain, and calmAmid my own heart's dearth.
Break! break!! ye flood-gates of my tearsAll pent in agony,Rain, rain! upon my scorching soulAnd flood it as the sea!!

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