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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TEARS AND KISSES, by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: There are tears sweet, refreshing like dewdrops that rise
Last Line: There are kisses that live in the hearts of the dead.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Subject(s): Kisses; Tears
First Line: There are tears sweet, refreshing like dewdrops that rise
Last Line: There are kisses that live in the hearts of the dead.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Subject(s): Kisses; Tears
There are tears sweet, refreshing like dewdrops that rise,
There are tears far too deep for the lakes of the eyes.
There are kisses like thistledown, fitfully sped,
There are kisses that live in the hearts of the dead.
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