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LOVE'S VAGRANT by CLINTON SCOLLARD

First Line: NORTH AND SOUTH AND EAST AND WEST
Last Line: FOR THY VOICE TO CALL ME HOME.
Subject(s): FULLNESS; LOVE; WANDERING & WANDERERS; SATIATION;

NORTH and south and east and west
I have roamed a weary while,
But have found no restful bourn
Like the garden of thy smile.

North and south and east and west
I have strayed in errant wise,
But have seen no guiding gleam
Like the lovelight of thine eyes.

North and south and east and west
I have watched the day's eclipse,
But have won no precious meed
Like the guerdon of thy lips.

North and south and east and west
Vagrant still I roam and roam,
Hearkening through the lonely night
For thy voice to call me home.



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