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VALENTINE by JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE

First Line: GREAT ANTONY, I DRINK TO THEE
Last Line: BEFORE MY VALENTINE!
Subject(s): ANTONY, MARC (83-30 B.C.); HOLIDAYS; LOVE; VALENTINE'S DAY; MARCUS ANTONIUS; ANTHONY, MARK;

GREAT Antony, I drink to thee,
The Roman lover bold,
Who knew the worth of love and earth
And gave the dross for gold.

Rich Antony, I envy thee,
Who hadst a world to stake,
And, win or lose, didst bravely choose
To risk it for Her sake.

Poor Antony, I pity thee,
So small a world was thine,
I'd scorn to lay the prize to-day
Before my Valentine!



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