The “Flatiron” and the Ruins of Palmyra + 

To the Ruins of Palmyra this the “Flatiron” addrest: + 

“Did you ever in your glory + 

Dream of looking up to see my crest?” + 

To the “Flatiron” the Ruins thus replied across the sea: + 

“We were like thee yesterday. + 

To-morrow thou wilt like us be.” + 