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1836–1920

TO MOLLIE

Hanford Lennox Gordon

O Mollie, I would I possessed such a heart; It enchants me — so gentle and true; I would I possessed all its magical art, Then, Mollie, I would enchant you.

Those dear, rosy lips — tho’ I never caressed them (? ) — Are as sweet as the wild honey-dew; Your cheeks — all the angels in Heaven have blessed them, But not one is as lovely as you.

Then give me that heart,— O that innocent heart! For mine own is cold and perdu; It enchants me, but give me its magical art, Then, Mollie, I will enchant you.

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TO MOLLIE · Hanford Lennox Gordon · Poetry Cove