IV

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson · (no date)
Published 01/07/1880
Part of The Sisters

His ruddy cheeks upon my breast.

      The wind is raging in turret and tree.

I hated him with the hate of hell,

But I loved his beauty passing well.

      O the Earl was fair to see!

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