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1884–1933

DUSK IN WAR TIME

Sara Teasdale

A HALF-HOUR more and you will lean To gather me close in the old sweet way — But oh, to the woman over the sea Who will come at the close of day?

A half-hour more and I will hear The key in the latch and the strong quick tread — But oh, the woman over the sea Waiting at dusk for one who is dead!

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