Spring (Teasdale)

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Spring by Sara Teasdale

From Rivers to the Sea Part I

In Central Park the lovers sit,
      On every hilly path they stroll,
Each thinks his love is infinite,
      And crowns his soul.

But we are cynical and wise,
      We walk a careful foot apart,
You make a little joke that tries
      To hide your heart.

Give over, we have laughed enough;
      Oh dearest and most foolish friend,
Why do you wage a war with love
      To lose your battle in the end?

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