Bronze (Johnson)/Husks

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HUSKS
Forever and forevermore, Across the heights, the deeps,Spurred by an ever-flaming zeal That slumbers not, nor sleeps—We chase the furtive form of fame Beyond the edge of dusk,To bear within our arms at length, An empty mocking, husk!
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