Lonely - lonely on the shore - Where the mighty waters roar, Would that she could pass them o'er! Doth the maiden stand. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

Lonely - lonely on the shore - Where the mighty waters roar, Would that she could pass them o'er! Doth the maiden stand.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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