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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE VISION AND THE QUEST, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE
First Line: A will-o-the-wisp that ever evades the sight
Last Line: Whilst over his sinking shadow it dances bright!
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Shadows
First Line: A will-o-the-wisp that ever evades the sight
Last Line: Whilst over his sinking shadow it dances bright!
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Shadows
A WILL-O-THE-WISP that ever evades the sight,
The nearer we get, the blacker grows the night,
And he who would grasp it, grasps but a reedy light,
Whilst over his sinking shadow it dances bright!
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