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The Path on the Rainbow, edited by George W. Cronyn, [1918], at sacred-texts.com


SONG FOR THE PASSING OF BEAUTIFUL WOMEN

FROM THE PAIUTE

Go thy way in comeliness!
Strong sun across the sod doth make
Such quickening as thy countenance.

Pursue thy unguessed errand and pass by;
I am more worth for what thy passing wakes,
Great races in my loins to thee that cry!
My blood is redder for thy loveliness.
Prosper; be fair; pass by!


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