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1861–1929

XXVI

Bliss Carman

I recall thy white gown, cinctured With a linen belt, whereon Violets were wrought, and scented With strange perfumes out of Egypt.

And I know thy foot was covered With fair Lydian broidered straps; And the petals from a rose-tree Fell within the marble basin.

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