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CLXXXVIII
A MOTHER TO A BABY
Where were you, Baby?
Where were you, dear?
Even I have known you
Only a year.
Where were you, dear?
Even I have known you
Only a year.
You were born, Baby,
When I was born.
Twelve months ago you
Left me forlorn.
When I was born.
Twelve months ago you
Left me forlorn.
Why did you leave me,
Heart of my heart?
Then I was all of you,
Now you are part.
Heart of my heart?
Then I was all of you,
Now you are part.
You lived while I lived,
We two were one.
We two are two now
While the days run.
We two were one.
We two are two now
While the days run.
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Every maid born, love,
Womanly, mild,
Is in herself, love,
Mother and child.
Womanly, mild,
Is in herself, love,
Mother and child.
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