(5 November 1850 - 30 October 1919 / Johnstown Center / Rock County / Wisconsin)

poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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A Maiden To Her Mirror

He said he loved me! Then he called my hair
Silk threads wherewith sly Cupid strings his bow,
My cheek a rose leaf fallen on new snow;
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  • John Brothers (7/8/2009 9:33:00 PM)

    Should be a 'must read' for all new brides. This gal Ella sure had a handle on it.

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