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Dorothy Parker

Maidens, gather not the yew,
  Leave the glossy myrtle sleeping;
Any lad was born untrue,
  Never a one is fit your weeping.

Pretty dears, your tumult cease;
  Love’s a fardel, burthening double.
Clear your hearts, and have you peace—
  Gangway, girls: I’ll show you trouble.

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From Death and Taxes | Written c. 1931

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