To whom I behold



men with eyes
sees many women
but I am cursed
for my eyes
sees only you

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Written on January 11, 2010

Submitted by NanaKofiNkrumahAcker on June 09, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Stanza Lengths 5

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