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Now and Then
Easy to live in the lands above the sea,
claim nothing within the sea’s reach.
Easy to live below the built wall,
forget the exiled sea.
I am the wave that sweeps over the wall,
sets your houses awash, drowns your creatures,
your friend, sib, spouse, child, you and you.
I am the sea. Do not forget me.