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Every age, Through being beheld too close, is ill-discerned By those who have not lived past it.
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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Eyes of gentianellas azure, Staring, winking at the skies.
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