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[Poems by Osgood in] The poetry of flowers and Flowers of Poetry

Osgood, Frances Sargent Locke (1811-1850)

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FALSEHOOD

MANCHINEEL-TREE.

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If eyes like thine can falsely shine,
I'll cease to look for truth on earth;
If lips so sweet can breathe deceit,
Ne'er trust I more to woman's worth.
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