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THE SWEETHEART. |
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THE SWEETHEART.
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And so they smiled a scornful smile,Because, in naming thee,
I used the people's simple word,
That speaks affection free.
Well! let them smile—devoid of heart—
And to the sweet unknown;
And I will call thee, as before,
My sweetheart, and mine own.
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My heart of hearts—my sweet of sweets—I love the words to twine,
That breathe such truths 'twixt thee and me,
And sympathies divine!
Wert thou a queen and I a king,—
To raise thee to my throne,
I'd woo thee with no other words—
My sweetheart, and mine own.
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