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ODE: TRYSTING TIME, by                    
First Line: A pretty girl at time o'gloaming
Last Line: From the warm hand that gave it me.
Alternate Author Name(s): Chung-ni; K'ung Ch'iu


I

A pretty girl at time o' gloaming
Hath whispered me to go and meet her
Without the city gate.
I love her, but she tarries coming.
Shall I return, or stay and greet her?
I burn, and wait.


II

Truly she charmeth all beholders,
'Tis she hath given me this jewel,
The jade of my delight;
But this red jewel-jade that smoulders,
To my desire doth add more fuel,
New charms to-night.


III

She has gathered with her lily fingers
A lily fair and rare to see.
Oh! sweeter still the fragrance lingers
From the warm hand that gave it me.








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