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 Yet he withdrew; my waves were weak. He loitered on my banks awhile, Shook my caresses from his cheek, And left me with a careless smile.

I let him leave; my tides were low. But, seeking succour of the Sea At noon I felt the breakers flow Across the bar, and join with me.

I waited in the heat; at length Again he came to bathe alone, Then, in the fulness of my strength, I caught and held him for my own!

His strong young arms apart he flung, His red lips cried, I had no care. In eddies round his limbs I clung, And rippled in and out his hair.

I bore him downwards to the Sea, The white surf met us on the sand, His beauty was made one with me Who saw and loved it on the land.

I laid him down upon the bar, Played with his hair, and kissed his eyes. How cold these mortal lovers are! He sleeps and makes me no replies.

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