I should not dare to leave my friend, Because-because if he should die While I was gone-and I-too late- Should reach the Heart that wanted me- If I should disappoint the eyes That hunted-hunted so-to see- And could not bear to shut until They "noticed" me-they noticed me- If I should stab the patient faith So sure I'd come-so sure I'd come- It listening-listening-went to sleep- Telling my tardy name- My Heart would wish it broke before- Since breaking then-since breaking then- Were useless as next morning's sun- Where midnight frosts-had lain!
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