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When we first met and loved, I did not build Upon the event with marble. . . .
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Age: 55 †
Born: 1806
Born: March 6
Died: 1861
Died: June 30
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Durham
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Elizaveta Barrett Brauning
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Deep violets, you liken to The kindest eyes that look on you, Without a thought disloyal.
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If we tried To sink the past beneath our feet, be sure The future would not stand.
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Light tomorrow with today!
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Nor myrtle--which means chiefly love: and love Is something awful which one dare not touch So early o' mornings.
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Death forerunneth Love to win Sweetest eyes were ever seen.
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