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A Re-Assurance

Archibald Lampman

With what doubting eyes, oh sparrow,
  Thou regardest me,
Underneath yon spray of yarrow,
  Dipping cautiously.

Fear me not, oh little sparrow,
  Bathe and never fear,
For to me both pool and yarrow
  And thyself are dear.
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From Lyrics of Earth | Boston: Copeland and Day, 1895
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