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Adonis
15 February 1942
In the Gardens of Adonis Down the headlands of Lebanon Groves of cypress, rue, and pine trees Hold their ancient, holy trust, Hidden deep within the foliage Marble temples clothed with verdure Bramble branches bar the pathway If you seek with knowledge lust.
Yet to him who comes a pilgrim Who would taste the sacred vintage Wine the blood and son of Cybele Let him know, this is the Law;
Come with yearning soul and kingly Pass your way, and dye the scaffold Ere is told that which you saw.
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