Orchard OrioleDoes harping on it lessen pain? Or does the rhythm of your refrain Of suffered wrongs make less one whit the sting? Is it as hard for birds as us to see Each other's side? You must give pain? And take offense? . . . I can't stay sane If you keep talking from my maple tree. I'll move! Or I'll leave John! For mornings He leaves me with a heartache you Repeat to her how she's untrue To courting-vows___old-time deep-sea warnings! Oh, if you could but hate! or brave put on Indifference! But your tale of two Who love and hurt gives me such rue If you don't stop I'll leave! And I'll leave John! __Margaret E. Haughawout. |
Sheep's Clothing
Margaret E. Haughawout
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(Pittsburg, Kansas: __. 1929)
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