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1884–1933

“It Is Not a Word”

Sara Teasdale

It is not a word spoken, Few words are said; Nor even a look of the eyes Nor a bend of the head,

But only a hush of the heart That has too much to keep, Only memories waking That sleep so light a sleep.

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“It Is Not a Word” · Sara Teasdale · Poetry Cove