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LEST YOU KNOW by MAUDE HAYNES

First Line: I'VE BUILT THE FIRE AND MADE THE TEA
Last Line: I ALSO WORSHIP AT YOUR SHRINE!
Subject(s): LOVE;
I've built the fire and made the tea
And planned the cakes and cups for three;
I've lit the candles in a row
And placed them so their amber glow
Will shine on her instead of me,
Because I dare not let you see
That in this quiet room of mine
I also worship at your shrine!



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