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THE UNRESIGNED MOURNER
Unwilling tears on silken lashes,
Sighs and lamentations deep!
Why do you sit in dust and ashes,
Lady, lady, why do you weep?
Sighs and lamentations deep!
Why do you sit in dust and ashes,
Lady, lady, why do you weep?
“Because, although my soul that hastened
To welcome love is now bereft
Of happiness, I live unchastened,
And curse the bitter anguish left.”
To welcome love is now bereft
Of happiness, I live unchastened,
And curse the bitter anguish left.”
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