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A WOMAN'S LAST WORD.
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6.
Be a god and hold me
With a charm—
Be a man and fold me
With thine arm!

7.
Teach me, only teach, Love!
As I ought
I will speak thy speech, Love,
Think thy thought—

8.
Meet, if thou require it,
Both demands,
Laying flesh and spirit
In thy hands!