Gramercy Park

Sara Teasdale

Sara Teasdale portrait

1884 to 1933

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The little park was filled with peace,
The walks were carpeted with snow,
But every iron gate was locked,
Lest if we entered, peace would go.

We circled it a dozen times,
The wind was blowing from the sea,
I only felt your restless eyes
Whose love was like a cloak for me.

Oh heavy gates that fate has locked
To bar the joy we can not win.
Peace would go out forever
If we should enter in.

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