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1866–1947

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Richard Le Gallienne

From tavern to tavern Youth passes along, With an armful of girl And a heart full of song.

From flower to flower The butterfly sips, O passionate limbs And importunate lips!

From candle to candle The moth loves to fly, O sweet, sweet to burn! And still sweeter to die!

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