To an Unfortunate Woman at the Theatre.

by Sara Teasdale · 1797 · Loss & Grief
Fair victim of misfortune's cruel hand,
Whose fallen state, doth stir a tender sigh,
Oh, mayst thou rise, and grace some happier land,
Where virtue smiles, and sorrows cease to lie.

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American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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