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The Complete Poems of Christina Rossetti

A variorum edition: Edited, with textual notes and introductions, by R. W. Crump

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[I have a Poll parrot]

I have a Poll parrot,
And Poll is my doll,
And my nurse is Polly,
And my sister Poll.
“Polly!” cried Polly,
“Don't tear Polly dolly”—
While softhearted Poll
Trembled for the doll.