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daf Meant to stay in bed
in slumber's sweet reprieve
instead the sunrise beckons me
along with thoughts of thee.

Strands of heather, bits of vine
treasures to my valentine
as they are yours so you are mine
know I am yours indeed.

Down the lane, past the tree
the honeysuckle's heavenly
the sunlit forest calls to me
along with thoughts of thee.

Your whispered way
is catalase
a balm for callous, colder days
lilies laughing as they leave
their sacred scent upon the breeze
like softly kept fond memories
and cherished thoughts of thee.
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