We have some lovely poems for you this week, sure to wring sighs from the most hardened of hearts. But then, who could read Persuasion and come out of it with a hard heart?

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1. Oh my dearest Anne,
   You pierce my soul! Can it be,
   Your heart is still mine?

2. Ardent, glowing eyes
   Passionate, pleading letter
   Embers stirred to flame.

3. No steps happier
   than Anne's and those of Wentworth's
   on the gravel walk.

4. You pierce my soul so,
   I have loved none else but you,
   Be mine forever.

5. Letter left behind
   Dear Anne,you have pierced my soul
   Reply soon, Love Fred

6. hearbreaking letter
   yet such joy in its effect --
   reunited love

7. You speak of Lost love
   I must confess mine to you
   You smile, I am Found