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The Fourth Song

The Woman

While I slept, my heart was awake.
I dreamed my lover knocked at the door.

The Man

Let me come in, my darling,
    my sweetheart, my dove.
My head is wet with dew,
    and my hair is damp from the mist.

The Woman

I have already undressed;
    why should I get dressed again?
I have washed my feet;
    why should I get them dirty again?

My lover put his hand to the door,
    and I was thrilled that he was near.

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