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Sweet Skepticism of the Heart—
That knows—and does not know—
And tosses like a Fleet of Balm—
Affronted by the snow—
Invites and then retards the Truth
Lest Certainty be sere
Compared with the delicious throe
Of transport thrilled with Fear—

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 7 Jun 2025 5:36 PM | Viewed: 7306 times

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