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— Stephen Crane

I stood upon a high place,

And saw, below, many devils

Running, leaping,

And carousing in sin.

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HEART'S HAVEN

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti·1828–1882·Symbolism
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ometimes she is a child within mine arms,Cowering beneath dark wings that love must chase,--With still tears showering and averted face,Inexplicably filled with faint alarms:And oft from mine own spirit's hurtling harmsI crave the refuge of her deep embrace,--Against all ills the fortified strong placeAnd sweet reserve of sovereign counter-charms. And Love, our light at night and shade at noon,Lulls us to rest with songs, and turns awayAll shafts of shelterless tumultuous day.Like the moon's growth, his face gleams through his tune;And as soft waters warble to the moon,Our answering spirits chime one roundelay.
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