A Fool's Passion, and Other Poems (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Poison - but still long usage draws The sting, we must confess As the white poppy's wicked food Induces many a happy mood, Nor only wretchedness.

And I for one would scorn to play The hypocrite, who deem Through all this elemental strife Self-love the principle of life, And pleasuring its theme.

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