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TWAIN.
Sad souls, that were able to torture  Such pangs from such blisses,Shall the years after death ever bring you  No nearer than this is?
Shall the red rose of love fail to bourgeon  In fields always sunny,And the flower whose thorns had your hearts' blood  Refuse you its honey?