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THE STUFFED MAGPIES

In the days when I was happy with my childish loves
and games,

With my mother’s quick caresses that forgave my
simple shames,

In my room (the eyes of memory can see the very
place !)

There were perching two stuffed magpies in an old
glass case.

When I grew to want of daring, I adventured on the
sea,

And I started from my mother’s kiss half tearful, half
in glee;