Love must kiss that mortal’s eyes
Who hopes to see fair Arcady.
No gold can buy you entrance there;
But beggared Love may go all bare-
No wisdom won with weariness;
But Love goes in with Folly’s dress-
No fame that wit could ever win;
But only Love may lead Love in.
(Henry Cuyler Bunner)
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