Sara Teasdale, comp. (1884–1933).
The Answering Voice: One Hundred Love Lyrics by Women. 1917.
Zoë Akins
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In a heavy screen—
That my lover be not seen!
Till the leaves are stirred—
That my lover be not heard!
Like a war around—
That my lover be not found!
Softer music make—
That my lover may not wake….