Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Sara Teasdale

She is one of my favorite poets. After this evening, this is eloquent.

"Advice to a Girl"

No one worth possessing
Can be quite possessed;
Lay that on your heart,
My young angry dear;
This truth, this hard and precious stone,
Lay it on your hot cheek,
Let it hide your tear.
Hold it like a crystal
When you are alone
And gaze in the depths of the icy stone.
Long, look long and you will be blessed;
No one worth possessing
Can be quite possessed.

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