Grieve not, for I am near thee; Sigh not, for I can hear thee; Wash from thy heart all memory of past wrong; Doubt not that doubts besmear thee; Speak not, for I do fear thee; Let thine eyes whisper love’s conciling song.
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First published in Myrtle and Myrrh (1905). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1]
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Cite this poem
Ameen Rihani (1876–1940).
“Let Thine Eyes Whisper.” First published in Myrtle and Myrrh (1905).
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