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The Poet Shepherd.

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Down in the vale the lazy sheep         Are roaming at their will,     But I would be away to weep         Upon the windy hill,     For Summer's song is in my heart,         Her kiss is on my brow,     As here I kneel alone, apart,         To consecrate our vow.     Ah, doubly poor the gift shall be         That links my soul with hers,     For she has given her all to me         While I can give but tears!

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