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And from the last days of Thamud and 'Ad Up to the first of Hashem's fearless lad,
 * Who smashed the idols of his mighty tribe,

What idols and what heroes Death has had!

Tread lightly, for the mighty that have been Might now be breathing in the dust unseen;
 * Lightly, the violets beneath thy feet

Spring from the mole of some Arabian queen.