II

by Elizabeth Barrett Browning · (no date)
Published 01/07/1880
Part of Inclusions

Oh, wilt thou have my cheek, Dear, drawn closer to

      thine own?

My cheek is white, my cheek is worn, by many a

      tear run down.

Now leave a little space, Dear,.. lest it should wet

      thine own.

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