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1884–1933

The Flight

Sara Teasdale

Look back with longing eyes and know that I will follow, Lift me up in your love as a light wind lifts a swallow, Let our flight be far in sun or blowing rain — But what if I heard my first love calling me again?

Hold me on your heart as the brave sea holds the foam, Take me far away to the hills that hide your home; Peace shall thatch the roof and love shall latch the door — But what if I heard my first love calling me once more?

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The Flight · Sara Teasdale · Poetry Cove