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1884–1933

The Treasure

Sara Teasdale

When they see my songs They will sigh and say, “Poor soul, wistful soul, Lonely night and day.”

They will never know All your love for me Surer than the spring, Stronger than the sea;

Hidden out of sight Like a miser's gold In forsaken fields Where the wind is cold.

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