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A poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes |
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To The Eleven Ladies |
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Title: To The Eleven Ladies Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes [More Titles by Holmes] WHO PRESENTED ME WITH A SILVER LOVING CUP "WHO gave this cup?" The secret thou wouldst steal If on the golden floor one draught remain, Deeper than Truth lies buried in her well Whose bounty glistens in the beauteous gift Count thou their number on the beads of Heaven "For whom this gift?" For one who all too long Dear friends, kind friends, whate'er the cup may hold, Better love's perfume in the empty bowl [The end] GO TO TOP OF SCREEN |