"It Is Not a Word" by Sarah Teasdale

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"It Is Not a Word"

It is not a word spoken,
Few words are said;
Nor even a look of the eyes
Nor a bend of the head,

But only a hush of the heart
That has too much to keep,
Only memories waking
That sleep so light a sleep.

Sarah Teasdale

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quercus ... (2/11/2007 3:52:00 PM)
Oh yes, it is very true - memories of the heart can weaken sleep at night...
Beautiful write, so tender and sublime...

P B (2/11/2007 11:59:00 AM)
To Viarre: It is the memories of the heart that truly brings us sleepless nights.~PB

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