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HUNGER by SALLY BRUCE KINSOLVING

First Line: HUNGER IS THE HEART'S ROBE
Last Line: WET WITH TEARS.
Subject(s): HUNGER; LOVE;

Hunger is the heart's robe
Wherein she is dressed,
Thirst is a red rose
Pinned to her breast.

Hope is her coronet
Barbed by fears,
Love is her only bread
Wet with tears.



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