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    "text": "I look across the ocean,",
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    "text": "And kneel upon the shore,",
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    "text": "I look out seaward⁠—westward,",
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    "text": "I see the great new nation,",
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    "text": "Rise there from the sea’s round shoulder⁠—",
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    "text": "A splendid sun of hope!",
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    "text": "I see it and I tremble⁠—",
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    "text": "My voice is full of tears⁠—",
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    "text": "America tread softly,",
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    "text": "You bear the fruit of years.",
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    "text": "Tread softly⁠—you are pregnant",
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    "text": "And growing near your time⁠—",
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