Poems (Coates 1916)/Volume II/Conscience

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Poems, Volume II by Florence Earle Coates Conscience

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CONSCIENCE

THE friend I loved betrayed my trust And bowed my spirit to the dust. I keep the hurt he gave, yet know He was forgiven long ago. From him I did not merit ill, But I would bear injustice still, Content, could years of guiltless woe Undo the wrong I did my foe.