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REGRET.

Oh fair the green waves in the bay
Roll whitening on the shore!
For me, for me I can but say,
Nevermore.
I loved thee once in days long past,
Atthis; my chance I missed;
Alone I stand and murmur fast
Had I wist.
I loved thee once; beside the sea
Love told not what he bore;
Now wind and echo call to me
Nevermore!