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Près du lilas qui penche, J'ai pressé tendrement sa main, Sa fine main si blanche ; Au détour de l'étroit chemin, Et près de l'onde pure Aux murmures joyeux, J'ai vu sa chevelure Aux longs anneaux soyeux. Et l'eau, miroir fidèle, A réfléchi son front vainqueur, Ses grands yeux de gazelle. Hélas ! je n'ai pu voir son cœur !
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This text was added to the website: 2012-11-28
Line count: 12
Word count: 57
Near the leaning lilacs I pressed her hand tenderly, her delicate hand so pale, At the bend in the narrow path, And near the clear stream with its joyful whispering, I saw her hair with its long silky rings. And the water, faithful mirror, reflected her triumphant expression, her large doe-eyes. Alas! I could not see her heart!
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This text was added to the website: 2012-11-29
Line count: 12
Word count: 58
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