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NOCTURNE by WINIFRED LUCAS

First Line: A FACE ON SLEEP AS EASILY INTENT
Last Line: TO THOUGHT ALONE.
Subject(s): DREAMS; LOVE; NIGHTMARES;
A FACE on sleep as easily intent
As on some purpose of the day's delight;—
To what dream turned, with what things heavenly blent,
More exquisite?

Composed at length night's lonelier life to live,
These hours, to effort of my care unknown,
Are love's to love thee leisurely, and give
To thought alone.



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