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Jose Garcia Villa

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God said, "I made a man

Out of clay-

   But so bright he, he spun

Himself to brightest Day

 

Till he was all shining gold

And oh,

   He was handsome to behold!

But in his hands held he a bow

 

Aimed at me who created

Him.  And I said,

   'Wouldst murder me

Who am thy Fountainhead!'

 

Then spoke he the man of gold:

'I will not

   Murder thee!  I do but

Measure thee.  Hold

 

Thy peace.'  And this I did.

But I was curious

   Of this so regal head.

'Give thy name!'- 'Sir! Genius.'"

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