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SONNETS TO LAURA IN DEATH: 32 by PETRARCH

First Line: WHAT A GRUDGE I AM BEARING THE EARTH
Last Line: STANDING IN HER TWO EYES, AND WILL NOT CALL ME WITH A WORD.
Subject(s): JEALOUSY;

What a grudge I am bearing the earth that has its arms
about her, and is holding that face away from me,
where I was finding peace from great sadness.
What a grudge I am bearing the Heavens that are after
taking her, and shutting her in with greediness, the
Heavens that do push their bolt against so many.
What a grudge I am bearing the blessed saints that have
got her sweet company, that I am always seeking; and
what a grudge I am bearing against Death, that is
standing in her two eyes, and will not call me with a word.



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