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Brood and brood and the mood is no good,

When evening comes I drag my feet of wood,

Where’s the face that launched a thousand ships?

Not at the door or near the rose that creeps;

Since when even bright Salvia lost its lustre?

Hibiscus grew gloomy, smile gone from the Aster?

The leaves and the flower, plants and the bower

Are Eve’s best friend and share alike their power.

Home, my sweet home, where’s the cheer?

“Coffee in the thermos, ‘tis hot”, d’you hear?

I’ve a1itt1e head-ache; so don’t mind the dinner

If ‘tis cold, or you may eat out”; she’s the winner! (60)