Barry Cunningham

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The courtyard of her house is wide And cool and still when day departs. Only the rustle of leaves is there   And running water. And then her mouth, more delicate    5 Than the frail wood-anemone, Brushes my cheek, and deeper grow   The purple shadows.
The Complete Works of Sappho
by Sappho
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