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Dusk In War Time

Sara Teasdale

A half-hour more and you will lean
 To gather me close in the old sweet way—
But oh, to the woman over the sea
 Who will come at the close of day?

A half-hour more and I will hear
 The key in the latch and the strong, quick tread—
But oh, the woman over the sea
 Waiting at dusk for one who is dead!
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From Love Songs | 1917
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