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A WOMAN'S PRAISE
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Lighter than the twilight
On a summer sea,—
Lighter than the daylight
On a dewy lea,—
Is her foot.

Sweeter than all sweetness
When she answers, "yes,"—
Lighter than all lightness
When she comes to bless,—
Is herself.