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In the centre a draped hummock marked the head;

Thence flowed the broader lines with curve and fold

Spreading as oak roots do. You would have said

A man could hide among them and grow old

In finding a way out. Breasts manifold

As of the Ephesian Artemis might be

Under that robe. The face he did not see.

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And all his being answered, “Not that way!”