There's a light round thy heart which is lovelier far;
It is not that cheek—'tis the soul dawning clear
As the sky we look up to, though glorious and fair,
Is looked up to the more, because heaven there!―Moore.
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My boat is on the shore, My bark is on the sea, But before I go, Tom Moore, Here's a double health to thee. Here's a sigh for those who love me, And a smile for those who hate, And whatever sky is above me, Here's a heart for every fate.—Byron. |
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