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A Man Young And Old: III. The Mermaid

A mermaid found a swimming lad,

Picked him for her own,

Pressed her body to his body,

Laughed; and plunging down

Forgot in cruel happiness

That even lovers drown.

Written by

William Butler Yeats

1865-1939 / Male / Irish

LinesWords: 629

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