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1859–1936

XVIII

Alfred Edward Housman

Oh, when I was in love with you, Then I was clean and brave, And miles around the wonder grew How well did I behave.

And now the fancy passes by, And nothing will remain, And miles around they'll say that I Am quite myself again.

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XVIII · Alfred Edward Housman · Poetry Cove