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1858–1935

TO A SEABIRD

William Watson

Fain would I have thee barter fates with me,— Lone loiterer where the shells like jewels be, Hung on the fringe and frayed hem of the sea. But no,—‘ twere cruel, wild-wing'd Bliss! to thee.

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