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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NEMESIS, by ESTELLE CHASE SAMUELSON
First Line: I sought refuge within the dismal shrouds of night
Last Line: For one who played fool truant at life's helm.
Subject(s): Night; Bedtime
First Line: I sought refuge within the dismal shrouds of night
Last Line: For one who played fool truant at life's helm.
Subject(s): Night; Bedtime
I sought refuge within the dismal shrouds of night
From the havoc that had crushed my realm --
But I found that night's jet bosom held no solace
For one who played fool truant at Life's helm.
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