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1882–1935

BEAUTY'S WISDOM

Frederic Manning

As light, as fragrance from her face, A beauty is distilled More deep and tranquil than Youth's grace, The love that is fulfilled.

Nor transient this: the touch of years But strengthens it with peace; She reaps the moments as the ears Are reaped, of Earth's increase.

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