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1862–1938

Benedick's Song

Henry John Newbolt

Though I see within thine eyes Sudden frown of cloudy skies, Yet I bid them “merry morn” For they tell me Love is born.

So ha-há! with há-ha-há! For they tell me Love is born. Storms of mocking from thy lips Lash me still like airy whips;

But to-day thy scorn I scorn For I know that Love is born. So ha-há! with há-ha-há! For I know that Love is born.

O the hail that rattles fierce Through my hodden cloak to pierce! What care I if rags be torn? Love and I are beggars born!

So ha-há! with há-ha-há! Love and I are beggars born.

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