[Poems by Barlow in] Life and Letters of Joel Barlow ... poet, statesman, philosopher |
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[If nineteen years of marriage ties] |
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[If nineteen years of marriage ties]
If nineteen years of marriage ties
Can make me love so strong,
Pray tell how high the flame will rise
When nourished twice as long.
Can make me love so strong,
Pray tell how high the flame will rise
When nourished twice as long.
For nourishment, like what you give,
So sweet, so wholesome too,
Will bid the torch forever live,
And live alone for you.
So sweet, so wholesome too,
Will bid the torch forever live,
And live alone for you.
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