[Poems by Osgood in] The poetry of flowers and Flowers of Poetry | ||
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LUXURY.
HORSE-CHESTNUT.
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Rich is thy silken robe—bright is thy zone;
Diamonds, like star-drops, thy silken braids deck;
Pearls waste their snow on thy lovelier neck;
Luxury softens thy pillow for sleep—
Angels watch over it!—Why do you weep?
[Poems by Osgood in] The poetry of flowers and Flowers of Poetry | ||