Life and Literary Remains of L. E. L. by Laman Blanchard. In Two Volumes |
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WANT OF SYMPATHY. |
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WANT OF SYMPATHY.
These are the things that fret away the heart—Cold, cureless trifles; but not felt the less
For mingling with the hourly acts of life.
It is a cruel lot for the fine mind,
Full of emotions generous and true,
To feel its light flung back upon itself;
All its warm impulses repelled and chilled,
Until it finds a refuge in disdain!
And woman, to whom sympathy is life,
The only atmosphere in which her soul
Developes all it has of good and true;
How must she feel the chill!
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