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Forgetfulness of grief I yet may gainIn some wise may come ending to my painIt may be yet the Gods will have me glad!Yet, Love, I would that thee and pain I had!

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William Morris
Age: 62 †
Born: 1834
Born: March 24
Died: 1896
Died: October 3
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