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How joyously the young sea-mew Lay dreaming on the waters blue, Whereon our little bark had thrown A little shade, the only one But shadows ever man pursue.
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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I wish I were the lily's leaf To fade upon that bosom warm, Content to wither, pale and brief, The trophy of thy paler form.
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Deep violets, you liken to The kindest eyes that look on you, Without a thought disloyal.
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But since he had The genius to be loved, why let him have The justice to be honoured in his grave.
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It is difficult to get rid of people when you once have given them too much pleasure.
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