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Death is the supple Suitor
That wins at last—
It is a stealthy Wooing
Conducted first
By pallid innuendoes
And dim approach
But brave at last with Bugles
And a bisected Coach
It bears away in triumph
To Troth unknown
And Kindred as responsive
As Porcelain.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:44 PM | Viewed: 11330 times

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