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First Line: Oh do I love you? Yes, to be brief and plain.
Last Line: Then you may shine on me, being my sun.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wolff, Mary Evaline
Subject(s): Love; Sun


Oh, do I love you? Yes, to be brief and plain.
But from my window, if the day is clear,
See that far mountain, lonely and austere,
Flush into gradual wonder, where has lain
Passionless, pallid snow. Almost like pain
Rose-splendid radiance wraps it in beauty sheer
As the sun kisses it -- wait, wait, my dear --
And passing, leaves it virgin white again.
When we have reached those heights of calm surrender
Where white integrity and love are one,
Then you may compass me with utter splendor,
Nor shall we need to wish our joy undone;
Then you may kiss me, love, or tense or tender;
Then you may shine on me, being my sun.





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