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Domestic Bliss

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Sequestered in their calm domestic bower,          They sat together.    He in manhood's prime     And she a matron in her fullest flower.          The mantel clock gave forth a warning chime.     She put her work aside; his bright cigar          Grew pale, and crumbled in an ashen heap.     The lights went out, save one remaining star          That watched beside the children in their sleep.     She hummed a little song and nestled near,          As side by side they went to their repose.     His arm about her waist, he whispered "Dear,"          And pressed his lips upon her mouth's full rose -     The sacred sweetness of their wedded life          Breathed in that kiss of husband and of wife.

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