John Donne. 1573-1631
195. Daybreak
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42 words

STAY, O sweet and do not rise! The light that shines comes from thine eyes; The day breaks not: it is my heart,   Because that you and I must part.       Stay! or else my joys will die       And perish in their infancy.

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John Donne. 1573-1631
196. Song
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147 words
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