The Black Christ & Other Poems/Song of Praise
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Song of Praise
WHO lies with his milk-white maiden,Bound in the length of her pale gold hair,Cooled by her lips with the cold kiss laden,He lies, but he loves not there.
Who lies with his nut-brown maiden,Bruised to the bone by her sin-black hair,Warmed with the wine that her full lips trade in,He lies, and his love lies there.