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1806–1861

MAY'S LOVE.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

You love all, you say, Round, beneath, above me: Find me then some way Better than to love me,

Me, too, dearest May! O world-kissing eyes Which the blue heavens melt to; I, sad, overwise,

Loathe the sweet looks dealt to All things — men and flies. You love all, you say: Therefore, Dear, abate me

Just your love, I pray! Shut your eyes and hate me — Only me — fair May!

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