When our two souls stand up erect and strong, Face to face, silent, drawing nigh and nigher, Until the lengthening wings break into fire At either curvèd point, - what bitter wrong Can the earth do to us, that we should not long Be here contented? (Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

When our two souls stand up erect and strong, Face to face, silent, drawing nigh and nigher, Until the lengthening wings break into fire At either curvèd point, - what bitter wrong Can the earth do to us, that we should not long Be here contented?

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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