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TO PERENNA (2) by ROBERT HERRICK

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First Line: HOW LONG, PERENNA, WILT THOU SEE
Last Line: TO SAVE; WHEN THOU MAY'ST KILL A HEART.

How long, Perenna, wilt thou see
Me languish for the love of Thee?
Consent and play a friendly part
To save; when thou may'st kill a heart.





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