CANCIÓN
As I upon my pallet lie,
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The greatest grief I know
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Is thinking when I said "Good-bye"
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To the breast I'm loving so.
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In spite of all the woes I feel
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Upon that parting thought,
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At times my memories reveal
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The mighty joys you brought.
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So let the world a-whispering go
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To tell why here I lie;
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Because they know I've said "Good-bye"
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To the breast I'm loving so.
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I languish but I let none hear
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How deep my sorrows are,
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Although my griefs are quite as near
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As your sweet balm is far.
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And if it be the end they show
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And death is coming nigh,
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While living, let me say "Good-bye"
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To the breast I'm loving so.
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Análisis métrico
20
Versos
7.4
Media silábica
148
Sílabas totales