Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors
Small birds lie sprawling vaguely in the heat,
And wanly pluck at shadows on their breasts,
And where the heavy grape-vine leans and rests,
White butterflies lift up their furry feet.
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They kept on the (Blank) so as to (Blank) their position when required. (The two 5-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer | | | ADVERTISEMENT Our perennial best seller for 47 years!
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