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Aceldama (1898), PDF p. 24
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XXV.
Browning attained, I think, when Evelyn Hope
Gave no response to his requickening kiss ;
In the brief moment when exceeding bliss
Joined to her sweet passed soul his soul, its scope
Grew infinite for ever. So in this
Profane desire
I too may join my song unto his quenchless quire.
XXVI.
When Hallam died, did Tennyson attain
When his warm kisses drew no answering sigh
From that poor corpse corrupted utterly,
When four diverse sweet dews exude to stain
With chaste foul fervour the cold canopy ?
Proud Reason’s sheath
He cast away, the sword of Madness flames beneath !
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