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Told in the twilight (1880)

Weatherly, F. E. (Frederic Edward), 1848-1929, Edwards, Mary Ellen, 1839-ca. 1910. ill, Staples, John C. ill · New York : E.P. Dutton & Co. · leaf 33

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SORROWS. There are sorrows, little children, That you cannot understand,As you watch our tears in wonder, As you take us by the hand.There are sorrows, little children, You cannot bear them yet,But you nestle close beside us, And you help us to forget.You comfort us, my darlings, And yet you know…

Children's poetry, American

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