Woman, thou hast encircled the world's heart with the depth of thy tears as the sea has the earth.
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Woman, thou hast encircled the world's heart with the depth of thy tears as the sea has the earth.

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Creator: Rabindranath Tagore
Nationality / cultural background: Indian · Bengali
Work / edition: 1916

Translation: Rabindranath Tagore · English

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