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Elphin of noble generosity,
Do not sorrow at your catch.
Though I am weak on the floor of my basket,
There are wonders on my tongue.

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Multitudes, of beautiful works,
Believed, served with us.

Book of Taliesin (1275)

Pleasant, the heath when it is green;
Also pleasant, the salt marsh for cattle.
Pleasant, the time when calves draw milk;
Also pleasant, foamy horsemanship.

Book of Taliesin (1275)

I am old. I am young. I am Gwion,
I am universal, I am possessed of penetrating wit.

Book of Taliesin (1275)

Twelve thousand in the convention
Believed through the voice of John.
They worship, they deserve a portion,
In heaven they will not be angry.

Book of Taliesin (1275)

Pleasant, a steed in a leather halter;
Also pleasant, alliance with a king.
Pleasant, the hero that destroys not the yielding;
Also pleasant, the splendid Cymraec language.

Book of Taliesin (1275)

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