Nature

XIV

by Algernon Charles Swinburne 1837–1909

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Nature

All Egypt aches in the sun's sight;
The lips of men are harsh for drouth,
The fierce air leaves their cheeks burnt white,
Charred by the bitter blowing south,
Whose dusty mouth is sharp to bite.

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Swinburne, Algernon Charles. “XIV.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/swinburne/377/.

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