The Land of Heart's Desire by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
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I've more than words, I have these arms to hold you,
Nor all the faery host, do what they please, Shall ever make me loosen you from these arms. MARY. Dear face! Dear voice! THE CHILD. Come, newly-married bride. MARY. I always loved her world--and yet--and yet-- THE CHILD. White bird, white bird, come with me, little bird. MARY. She calls me! THE CHILD. Come with me, little bird. (Distant dancing figures appear in the wood.) MARY. I can hear songs and dancing. SHAWN. Stay with me. MARY. I think that I would stay--and yet--and yet-- THE CHILD. Come, little bird, with crest of gold.' MARY (very soft,) And yet-- THE CHILD. Come, little bird with silver feet! |
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