And Thames and all the rivers of the kings Ran into Mississippi and were drowned. They planted England … - Stephen Vincent Benet

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When I walk through an airport and people go, 'You're not fat!' I'm like, 'Thanks. That's great. Good to know I'm not fat today! Thank you!'

Stephen Vincent Benet

And Thames and all the rivers of the kings Ran into Mississippi and were drowned. They planted England with a stubborn trust But the cleft dust was never English dust.

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