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Machinist’s Song by Lesbia Harford

Machinist’s Song

The foot of my machine
Sails up and down
Upon the blue of this
fine lady’s gown.
Sail quickly, little boat,
With gifts for me,
Night and the goldy
streets and liberty.

Lesbia Harford
(1891-1927)
Machinist’s Song

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