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THE LYCHGATE by ANNA BUNSTON DE BARY

First Line: THE VERY TYPE OF HUMAN LOVE IT STANDS
Last Line: AND VEIL A FADING FACE.
Subject(s): HEARTS; KISSES; LOVE;

THE very type of human love it stands,
And offers men brief rest, a little space
Wherein to press a kiss on folded hands
And veil a fading face.



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