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THE TRAVELLER by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: THE BLACK SKY CRASHED ON THE QUIVERING LAND
Last Line: THAT HELD A KISS FOR ME.

The black sky crashed on the quivering land,
And the road was like a sea;
I only saw a dear, white hand
A-beckoning to me.

Red lightnings darted through bellowing space
And played in an angry glee;
I only saw a sweet, fair face
Waiting to welcome me.

The world went wild in the storm's eclipse,
And the road fell into the sea;
I only saw the blessed lips
That held a kiss for me.



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