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ACHIEVEMENT by FLORENCE JENNEY

First Line: WHEN MY YOUNG SOUL WENT FIRST TO RIDE
Last Line: SHE TAKES THE AIR.
Subject(s): SOUL;
When my young Soul went first to ride
And take the air,
I stitched a gown of finest words
For her to wear,
Lacy white, and ribbon-tied
With doting care.

When next my Soul fared out, she wore
Plain garb and grey;
Close-buttoned from her chin to feet
She rode away;
Behind a double-bolted door
Her finery lay.

Now, when my Soul rides out, I fold
With strictest care
Each slightest garment stern away,
And loose her hair;
Godiva-shy, Godiva-bold,
She takes the air.



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