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“Deep in the wave is a coral grove, Where the purple mullet and gold fish rove, Where the sea flower spreads its leaves of blue That never are wet with the falling dew, But in bright and changeful beauty shine Far down in the deep and glassy brine.” quote by John D. Whidden — Download Open image

““Deep in the wave is a coral grove, Where the purple mullet and gold fish rove, Where the sea flower spreads its leaves of blue That never are wet with the falling dew, But in bright and changeful beauty shine Far down in the deep and glassy brine.””

John D. Whidden

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