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1828–1867

A Bouquet

Henry Timrod

Take first a Cowslip, then an Asphodel, A bridal Rose, some snowy Orange flowers; A Lily next, and by its spotless bell Place the bright Iris, darling of the showers;

Set gold Nasturtiums, Elder blooms between, And Heart's-ease to the Orchis marry sweetly; Then with red Pinks, and slips of Evergreen, You will possess — all folded up discreetly —

In one bouquet, that none but you may know, The name I love beyond all names below.

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