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THE OCCULTATION by THOMAS HARDY

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First Line: WHEN THE CLOUD SHUT DOWN ON THE MORNING SHINE
Last Line: LIVE ON SOMEWHERE?

WHEN the cloud shut down on the morning shine,
And darkened the sun,
I said, 'So ended that joy of mine
Years back begun.'

But day continued its lustrous roll
In upper air;
And did my late irradiate soul
Live on somewhere?



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