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LIGHT IN DARKNESS (2) by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: I SAW THEE ONCE IN WAKING LIGHT
Last Line: THAT I MAY GAZE ON THEE.
Subject(s): LIGHT;

I saw thee once in waking light --
A darkness now to me,
Since 'tis alone in dreams of night
That I may gaze on thee.



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