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III. (A. B.)
What shall I give to thee, Annie darling,
Playmate of mine by the ocean sands?
Gems for the ears I have splashed with sea-foam,
Or rings of pearl for the brown, brown hands?
Playmate of mine by the ocean sands?
Gems for the ears I have splashed with sea-foam,
Or rings of pearl for the brown, brown hands?
Well that I am not a fairy, Annie!
I might bring many a treasure-trove
To win thy heart from its simple pleasures,
And spoil the grave sweet smile I love.
I might bring many a treasure-trove
To win thy heart from its simple pleasures,
And spoil the grave sweet smile I love.
I will kiss thee on thy forehead, Annie,
And say, Be forever as thou art,—
Woman's thoughts 'neath the brow of childhood,
And childhood's dew on the woman's heart!
And say, Be forever as thou art,—
Woman's thoughts 'neath the brow of childhood,
And childhood's dew on the woman's heart!
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