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But 'twas because that bosom swell'd With [[underline]] passions [[/underline]] pure from guile or art And 'twas because that bosom held A gen'rous, [[underline]] fond, & feeling [[/underline]] heart. 'Twas not because her eyes were bright Which made me oft with rapture view Their orbs illume, with azure light Encircling [[underline]] seas of diamond [[/underline]] dew. But 'twas (when 1st she heard I pin'd With love, which [[underline]] Custom's Laws [[/underline]] forbid) Because a tear drop soft & kind Escap'd from either lovely lid. Oh! I've with her past days alone her bid her lips one kiss confer
