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CHAMBER MUSIC: 34 by JAMES JOYCE

Poet Analysis

First Line: SLEEP NOW, O SLEEP NOW
Last Line: O YOU UNQUIET HEART!
Subject(s): SLEEP; WINTER; KISSES; LOVE; PEACE;

Sleep now, O sleep now,

O you unquiet heart!

A voice crying "Sleep now"

Is heard in my heart.



The voice of the winter

Is heard at the door.

O sleep, for the winter

Is crying "Sleep no more."





My kiss will give peace now

And quiet to your heart -- -

Sleep on in peace now,

O you unquiet heart!





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