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whilst the night rejoices profound & still
As we stared beyond the windows there
Over all the gardens
That have never been
will never grow again
How long
How long
The shining winking stars
The clouds too high
So high
Pointing to some final star
The dull face of the sky
the sound of the calling
Of the distant village bell
all that
The sun is not enough for us
Any longer
her smile
Though she wears her hat
her cheery rays
Do not blanket with their glorious glare
The burning body
With distorted nimbus
I see too well
Just beyond my neighbour s house
It does not blank out
The last sigh of the soul
Whilst the night rejoices profound still
At the edge of your street
Both shadow destroyer
But not alas
The comforter