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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.
-Stevie Smith
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My Heart Was Full Of Softening Showers,

Stevie Smith
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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