W.h. AudenO stand, stand at the window As the tears scald and start; You shall love your crooked neighbour With your crooked heart.
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O stand, stand at the window As the tears scald and start;You shall love your crooked neighbour With your crooked heart. A good friend will be your strength and support you through difficult times as you strive to achieve something that's beyond your reach.
Source: As I Walked Out One Evening: Songs, Ballads, Lullabies, Limericks & Other Light Verse
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