I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was a…

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I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. ✨ 'Songs of Experience' (1794) 'A Poison Tree'
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I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow. ✨ 'Songs of Experience' (1794) 'A Poison Tree'

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