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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CAUSES, by MARION THOMAS
First Line: Because I was too carefully correct
Last Line: Because I was too sure of you, my dear.
Subject(s): Loss
First Line: Because I was too carefully correct
Last Line: Because I was too sure of you, my dear.
Subject(s): Loss
Because I was too carefully correct in everything I said;
Because I was too primly proud in everything I did;
Because I tired of antiquated things, and longed for new;
Because I would find fault in everything you'd do;
Because I knew no endless ecstacy and felt no haunting fear;
I lost you --
Because I was too sure of you, my dear.
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