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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Carol Rumens

Poem of the week: Upon her Play … by Mary Leapor

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‘O whither hast thou rang’d? / Why dost thou blush a Crimson Hue?’ Photograph: MM_photo/Alamy

Upon her Play being returned to her, stained with Claret

Welcome, dear Wanderer, once more!
Thrice welcome to thy native Cell!
Within this peaceful humble Door
Let thou and I contented dwell!

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