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Fifteen Poets of

9

I wanted to ride on the train,
But when I got off
I had no place to go.

10

I longed to say something good
Of someone.
I had grown tired
Of my own selfishness.

11

Feeling inclined toward charity,
I agreed with a friend of mine
Who is conceited.