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WHY?
Why are the bright stars brighter after rain?
Why is strong love the stronger after pain?
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Why is strong love the stronger after pain?
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Why sings the wild swan heavenliest when it dies?
Why is fair love the fairest when it flies?
Oh why! Oh why!
Why is fair love the fairest when it flies?
Oh why! Oh why!
Why are sweet kisses sweetest when they're dead?
Why is love loveliest when 'tis buriéd?
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Why is love loveliest when 'tis buriéd?
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| The poems of Madison Cawein | |