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Dolcissima mia vita, a che tardate la bramata aita? Credete forse che'l bel foco ond' ardo, sia per finir perche torcete il guardo? Ahi, non fia mai che brama il mio desire o d'amarti o morire.
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Line count: 6
Word count: 36
My sweetest life, Why do you delay the relief for which I yearn? Do you believe that my ardor Will stop because you turn away? Ah, this will not happen, For I will either crave your love or die.
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This text was added to the website: 2009-09-13
Line count: 6
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