Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've t…

Robert Frost
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Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. ✨ Fire and Ice l. 5 (1923)
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Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I've tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. ✨ Fire and Ice l. 5 (1923)

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