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OCTAVES IN AN OXFORD GARDEN: 31. SEPARATION by ARTHUR W. UPSON

First Line: EARLY AT EVE ON ONCHAN HEAD, BECAUSE
Last Line: HAD I BUT HEARD YOUR LOW, SWEET LAUGH'S APPLAUSE!
Subject(s): HAPPINESS; MELODIES; MUSIC & MUSICIANS; JOY; DELIGHT;

EARLY at eve on Onchan Head, because @3Separation@1
The crimson lustre was upon the bay,
And much bright melody began to sway
Upward from gay pavilions, and there was
None there to speak with in the music's pause,
I sickened of the glory and turned away.
Oh, that red sun had sealed a perfect day
Had I but heard your low, sweet laugh's applause!



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