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1809–1894

TOO YOUNG FOR LOVE

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Too young for love? Ah, say not so! Tell reddening rose-buds not to blow Wait not for spring to pass away,—

Love's summer months begin with May! Too young for love? Ah, say not so! Too young? Too young?

Ah, no! no! no! Too young for love? Ah, say not so, To practise all love learned in May.

June soon will come with lengthened day While daisies bloom and tulips glow!

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