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THE PASSER-BY by EDITH MATILDA THOMAS

First Line: STEP LIGHTLY ACROSS THE FLOOR
Last Line: STEP LIGHTLY ACROSS THE FLOOR.

STEP lightly across the floor,
And somewhat more tender be.

There were many that passed my door,
Many that sought after me.
I gave them the passing word --
Ah, why did I give thee more?
I gave thee what could not be heard,
What had not been given before;
The beat of my heart I gave ...
And I give thee this flower on my grave.

My face in the flower thou mayst see.
Step lightly across the floor.



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