My heart was full of softening showers,
I used to swing like this for hours,
I did not care for war or death,
I was glad to draw my breath.

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Poet: Stevie Smith
Poem: My Heart Was Full
Volume: Mother, What is Man?
Poem of the Day on:
Jun 11 2003

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