THEWILDKANGAROO
THErain-cloudshavegonetothedeep-
TheEastlikeafurnacedothglow；
Andtheday-springisfloodingthesteep，Andsheeningthelandscapebelow。
Oh，yewhoaregiftedwithsoulsThatdelightinthemusicofbirds，Comeforthwherethescatteredmistrolls，Andlistentoeloquentwords！
Oh，yewhoarefondofthesport，Andwouldtravelyonwildernessthrough，Gather-eachtohisplace-foralife-stirringchase，InthewakeofthewildKangaroo！
Gather-eachtohisplace-
Foralife-stirringchaseInthewakeofthewildKangaroo！
Beyondthewiderentsofthefog，Thetreesareilluminedwithgold；
Andthebarkoftheshepherd’sbravedogShootsawayfromtheshelteringfold。
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Downthedepthsofyonrock-border’dglade，Atorrentgoesfoamingalong；
Andtheblind-owlsretireintoshade，Andthebell-birdbeginnethitssong。
Bythesideofthatyawningabyss，Wherethevapoursarehurryingto，Wewillmerrilypass，lookingdowntothegrassForthetracksofthewildKangaroo！
Wewillmerrilypass，LookingdowntothegrassForthetracksofthewildKangaroo。
Ho，brothers，awaytothewoods；
Eurokahathclamberedthehill；
Butthemorningthereseldomintrudes，Wherethenight-shadowsslumberonstill。
Wewillroamo’ertheseforest-landswild，Andthreadthedarkmassesofvines，Wherethewinds，likethevoiceofachild，Aresingingaloftinthepines。
Wemustkeepdownthegleeofourhounds；
Wemuststealthroughtheglitteringdew；
AndthebreezesshallsleepaswecautiouslycreepTothehauntsofthewildKangaroo。
Andthebreezesshallsleep，AswecautiouslycreepTothehauntsofthewildKangaroo。
WhenwepassthroughastillnesslikedeathTheswampfowlandtimorousquail，Liketheleavesinahurricane’sbreath，Willstartfromtheirnestsinthevale；
Andtheforester，*snuffingtheair，Willboundfromhiscovertsodark，Whilewefollowalongintherear，Asarrowsspeedontotheirmark！
Thentheswifthoundsshallbringhimtobay，Andwe’llsendforthaheartyhalloo，Aswegatherthemalltobeinatthefall-
AtthedeathofthewildKangaroo！
AswegatherthemallTobeinatthefall-
AtthedeathofthewildKangaroo！
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CLARI
TOOcold，Omybrother，toocoldformywifeIstheBeautyyoushowedmethismorning：
NoryethaveIfoundthesweetdreamofmylife，Andgood-byetothesneeringandscorning。
Wouldyouhavemecastdowninthedarkofherfrown，Likeotherswhobendathershrine；
Andwouldbartertheirsoulsforastatue-likeface，Andaheartthatcanneverbemine？
Thatcanneverbetheirsnormine。
Goafterher，lookather，kneelatherfeet，Andmimictheloverromantic；
Ihavehateddeceit，andshemissesthetreatOfdrivingmehopelesslyfrantic！
Nowwatchher，asdeepinhercarriageshelies，Andloveher，myfriend，ifyoudare！
Shewouldwitheryourlifewithherbeautifuleyes，Andstrangleyoursoulwithherhair！
Withameshofhersplendidhair。
WOLLONGONG
LETmetalkofyearsevanished，letmeharpuponthetimeWhenwetrodthesesandstogether，inourboyhood’sgoldenprime；
Letmeliftagainthecurtain，whileIgazeuponthepast，Asthesailorglanceshomewards，watchingfromthetopmostmast。
Herewerestedonthegrasses，intheglorioussummerhours，Whenthewatershurriedseaward，fringedwithfernsandforestflowers；
Whenouryouthfuleyes，rejoicing，sawthesunlightroundthesprayInarainbow-wreathofsplendour，glitteringunderneaththeday；
Sunlightflashingpastthebillows，fallingcliffsandcragsamong，ClothinghopefulfriendshipbaskingontheshoresofWollongong。
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Echoesofdepartedvoices，whispersfromforgottendreams，Comeacrossmyspirit，likethemurmursofmelodiousstreams。
Herewebothhavewanderednightly，whenthemoonshinecoldandpaleShimmer’dontheconeofKeira，slopingdownthesleepingvale；
Whenthemournfulwavescamesobbing，sobbingonthefurrowedshore，Liketoloneheartsweepingoverlovedonestheyshallseenomore；
Whilethesilverripples，stealingpasttheshellsandslimystones，Brokebeneaththecaverns，dying，onebyone，inmuffledmoans；
Asthefragrantwood-windsroaming，withafitfulcadencesung’MidtheghostlybranchesbeltingroundtheshoresofWollongong。
Lovelyfacesflitbeforeus，friendlyformsaroundusstand；
Gleamsofwell-rememberedgladnesstripalongtheyellowsand。
Herethegold-greenwatersglistenedunderneathourdreaminggaze，AsthelightsofHeavenslanteddownthepallidetherhaze；
Herethemossyrock-pool，liketoonethatstirshimselfinsleep，Trembledeverymomentattheroaringoftherestlessdeep；
Whilethestatelyvesselsswoopingtothebreezesfairandfree，Passedawaylikesheetedspectres，fadingdownthedistantsea；
Andourwakenedfanciessparkled，andoursoul-bornthoughtswestrungIntojoyouslyrics，singingwiththewavesofWollongong。
Low-breathedstrainsofsweetestmusicfloataboutmyrapturedears；
Angel-eyesareglancingatmehopefulsmilesandhappytears。
Merryfeetgoscalinguptheoldandthunder-shatteredsteeps，Andthebillowsclamberafter，andthesurgetooceanleaps，Scatteredintofruitlessshowers，fallingwherethebreakersroll，Baffledliketheaspirationsofaproudambitioussoul。
Faroffsoundsofsilverylaughterthroughthehollowcavernsring，Whilemyheartleapsuptocatchrevivingpleasureonthewing；
Andtheyearscometroopingbackward，andwebothagainareyoung，WalkingsidebysideuponthelovelyshoresofWollongong。
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Fleetingdreamsandidlefancies！Lo，thegloomyafterAgeCreepeth，likeanangryshadow，overlife’seventfulstage！
Joyisbutamockingphantom，throwingoutitsglitterbrief-
Short-livedasthewesternsunbeamdyingfromthecedarleaf。
Herewelinger，lonely-hearted，musingovervisionsfled，Whilethesicklytwilightwithersfromthearchesoverhead。
Semblanceofablissdelusivearethosedull，recedingrays；
Semblanceofthefaintreflectionlefttousofotherdays；
Daysofvernalhopeandgladness，hourswhentheblossomssprungRoundthefeetofblithesomeramblersbytheshoresofWollongong。
ELLAWITHTHESHININGHAIR
THROUGHmanyafragrantcedargroveAdarkenedwatermoans；
AndtherepaleMemorystoodwithLoveAmongstthemoss-greenstones。
TheshimmeringsunlightfellandkissedThegrasstree’sgoldensheaves；
ButweweretroubledwithamistOfmusicintheleaves。
Onepassedus，likeasuddengleam；
Herfacewasdeadlyfair。
``Oh，go，’’wesaid，``youhomelessDreamOfElla’sshininghair！
``Wehalt，likeonewithtiredwings，AndwewouldfainforgetThattherearetempting，maddeningthingsToohightoclutchatyet！
``ThoughsevenSpringshavefilledtheWoodWithpleasanthintsandsigns，SincefalteringfeetwentforthandstoodWithDeathamongstthepines。’’
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FrompointtopointunwittinglyWewishtoclamberstill，TillwehavelightenoughtoseeThesummitsofthehill。
``Odonotcry，mysisterdear，’’
SaidbeamingHopetoLove，``ThoughwehavebeensotroubledhereTheLandiscalmabove；
``BeyondtheregionsofthestormWe’llfindthegoldengates，Where，alltheday，aradiantForm，OurElla，sitsandwaits。’’
AndMemorymurmured：``ShewasoneOfGod’sowndarlingslent；
AndAngelsweptthatshehadgone，Andwonderedwhyshewent。
``Iknowtheycame，andtalkedtoher，Througheverygardenbreeze，AbouteternalHillsofMyrrh，AndquietJasperSeas。
``ForhertheEarthcontainednocharms；
Allthingswerestrangeandwild；
AndIbelieveaSeraph’sarmsCaughtupthesaintedChild。’’
AndLovelookedround，andsaid：``Oh，youThatsitbyBeulah’sstreams，ShakeonthisthirstylifethedewWhichbringsimmortaldreams！
``Ah！turntous，andgreetusoftWithlooksofpityingbalm，Andhintsofheaven，inwhisperssoft，Tomakeourtroublescalm。
``MyEllawiththeshininghair，Behold，thesemanyyears，We’veheldupweariedhandsinprayer；
Andgropedaboutintears。’’
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ButHopesingson：``BeyondthestormWe’llfindthegoldengatesWhere，alltheday，aradiantForm，OurElla，sitsandwaits。’’
THEBARCOO
（TheSquatter’sSong）
FROMtherunsoftheNarran，wide-dottedwithsheep，Andloudwiththelowingofcattle，WespeedforalandwherethestrangeforestssleepAndthehiddencreeksbubbleandbrattle！
Nowcallonthehorses，andleavetheblindcoursesAndsourcesofriversthatallofusknow；
For，crossingtheridges，andpassingtheledges，Andrunningupgorges，we’llcometothevergesOfgullieswherewaterseternallyflow。
Oh！theherdstheywillrushdownthespursofthehillTofeedonthegrassessocoolandsosweet；
AndIthinkthatmylifewithdelightwillstandstillWhenwehaltwiththepleasantBarcooatourfeet。
Good-byetotheBarwon，andbrigalowscrubs，AdieutotheCulgo？ranges，Butlookforthemulgaandsalt-bittenshrubs，Thoughthefaceoftheforest-landchanges。
Theleagueswemaytraveldownbedsofhotgravel，Andclay-crustedreacheswheremoisturehathbeen，Whilesearchingforwaters，mayvexusandthwartus，Yetwhowouldbequailing，orfainting，orfailing？
Notyou，whoaremenoftheNarran，Iween！
Whenweleavethedrychannelsawaytothesouth，Andreachthefarplainswearejourneyingto，Wewillcry，thoughourlipsmaybegluedwiththedrouth，Hip，hip，andhurrahforthepleasantBarcoo！
BELLSBEYONDTHEFOREST
WILD-EYEDwoodlands，hereIrestme，underneaththegauntandghastlytrees；
Underneathfantastic-frontedcavernscrammedwithmanyamuffledbreeze。
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Farawayfromduskytownsandcitiestwinklingwiththefeetofmen；
Listeningtoasoundofmellowmusicfleetingdownthegustyglen；
Sittingbyarapidtorrent，withthebrokensunsetinmyface；
Byarapid，roaringtorrent，tumblingthroughadarkandlonelyplace！
AndIhearthebellsbeyondtheforest，andthevoiceofdistantstreams；
Andafloodofswellingsinging，waftingroundaworldofruineddreams。
Liketoonewhowatchesdaylightdyingfromaloftymountainspire，Whentheautumnsplendourscatterslikeagustoffaintly-gleamingfire；
Sothesilentspiritlookeththroughamistoffadedsmilesandtears，Whileacrossitstealethallthesadandsweetdivinityofyears-
Allthescenesofshineandshadow；lightanddarknesssleepingsidebysideWhenmyheartwasweddedtoexistence，asabridegroomtohisbride：
WhileItravelledgailyonwardwiththevapourscrowdinginmywake，DeemingthatthePresenthidtheglorywherethepromisedMornwouldbreak。
Liketoonewho，bythewatersstanding，marksthereelingoceanwaveMoaning，hidehisheadalltornandshiveredunderneathhislonelycave，SothesoulwithinmeglancesatthetidesofPurposewheretheycreep，DashedtofragmentsbytheyawningridgescirclingLife’stempestuousDeep！
Oh！thetatteredleavesaredropping，droppingroundmelikeafallofrain；
Whilethedustofmanyabrokenaspirationsweepsmytroubledbrain；
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WiththeyearningsafterBeauty，andthelongingstobegoodandgreat；
AndthethoughtsofcatchingFortune，flyingonthetardywingsofFate。
Bells，beyondtheforestchiming，whereisalltheinspirationnowThatwaswonttoflushmyforehead，andtochasethepallorfrommybrow？
DidInot，amongstthesethickets，weavemythoughtsandpassionsintorhyme，Trustingthatthewordsweregolden，hopingforthepraiseofafter-time？
Wherehaveallthosefanciesfledto？Canthefonddelusionlingerstill，WhentheEveningwitherso’erme，andthenightiscreepingupthehill？
Iftheyearsofstrengthhaveleftme，andmylifebeginstofailandfade，Whowilllearnmysimpleballads；whowillstaytosingthesongsI’vemade？
Bells，beyondtheforestringing，lo，Ihastentotheworldagain；
Forthesunhassmotetheemptywindows，andthedayisonthewane！
HearInotadreamyecho，soughingthroughtheraftersofthetree；
Likeasoundofstormyrivers，ortheravingsofarestlesssea？
ShouldIloiterheretolisten，whilethisfitfulwindisonthewing？
No，theheartofTimeissobbing，andmyspiritisawitheredthing！
Lettherapidtorrentstumble，letthewoodlandswhistleintheblast；
Mightyminstrelssingbehindme，butthepromiseofmyyouthispast。
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ULMARRA
ALONE-alone！
Withaheartlikeastone，ShemakethhermoanAtthefeetofthetrees，Withherfaceonherknees，Andherhairstreamingover；
Wildly，andwildly，andwildly；
Forshemissesthetracksofherlover！
Doyouhearher，Ulmarra？
Oh，wherearethetracksofherlover？
Goby-goby！
Theyhavetoldheralie，Whosaidhewasnigh，Inthewhite-cedarglen-
Inthecampsofhismen：
Andshesitteththereweeping-
Weeping，andweeping，andweeping，Forthefaceofawarriorsleeping！
Doyouhearher，Ulmarra？
Oh！whereisherwarriorsleeping？
Adream！adream！
ThattheysawabrightgleamThroughtheduskboughsstream，Wherewildbeesdwell，Andatomahawkfell，Inmoonswhichhavefaded；
Faded，andfaded，andfaded，Fromwoodswhereachieftainliesshaded！
Doyouhearher，Ulmarra？
Oh！wheredothherchieftainlieshaded？
Bewail！bewail！
Whowhisperedatale，Thattheyheardonthegale，Throughthedarkandthecold，Thevoiceofthebold；
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Andaboomerangflying；
Flying，andflying，andflying？
Ah！herheartitiswastedwithcrying-
Doyouhearher，Ulmarra？
Oh！herheartitiswastedwithcrying！
THEMAIDOFGERRINGONG
ROLLINGthroughthegloomygorges，comestheroaringsouthernblast，Withasoundoftorrentsflying，likearoutedarmy，past，And，beneaththeshaggyforelands，strangefantasticformsofsurfFly，likewildhounds，atthedarkness，crouchingoverseaandearth；
Swoopingroundthesunkencaverns，withanaggravatedroar；
Fallingwherethewaterstumblefoamingonascreamingshore！
Inanightlikethisweparted。Eyeswerewetthoughspeechwaslow，Andourthoughtswereallinmourningforthedear，deadLongAgo！
Inanightlikethisweparted。Heartsweresadthoughtheywereyoung，Andyouleftmeverylonely，dark-hairedMaidofGerringong。
Saidmydarling，lookingatme，throughtheradianceofhertears：
``Manychanges，OmylovedOne，wewillmeetinafteryears；
Changesliketosuddensunburstsflashingdownarainysteep-
Changesliketoswift-wingedshadowsfallingonamoonydeep！
Andtheyaresocheerlesssometimes，leaving，whentheypassusby，Deepeningdoloursonthesweet，sadfaceofourHumanity。
Butyou’llhope，andfailandfaintnot，withthatheartsowarmandtrue，WatchingforthecomingMorning，thatwillfloodtheWorldforyou；
Listeningthroughathirstysilence，tillthelowwindsbearalongEagerfootfalls-pleasantvoices，’’saidtheMaidofGerringong。
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Saidmydarling，whenthewindcamesobbingwildlyroundtheeaves：
``Oh，thePurposescatteredfromme，likethewitheredautumnleaves！
Oh，thewreckofLove’sambition！Oh，thefondandfullbeliefThatIyetshouldhearthemhailyouinyourlandaGod-madechief！
Inthelouddaytheymayslumber，butmythoughtswillnotbestillWhenthewearyworldissleeping，andthemoonisonthehill；
Thenyourformwillbendaboveme，thenyourvoicewillriseandfall，ThoughIturnandhideindarkness，withmyfaceagainstthewall，AndmySoulmustriseandlistenwhilethosehomelessmemoriesthrongMoaninginthenightforshelter，’’saidtheMaidofGerringong。
Ay，shepassedawayandleftme！Risingthroughtheduskoftears，Cameavisionofthatpartingeverydayformanyyears！
Everyday，thoughshehadtoldmenottocourtthestrangesweetpain，Somethingwhispered-somethingledmetoouroldenhauntsagain：
AndIusedtowandernightly，bythesurgesandtheships，Harpingonthoselastfondaccentsthathadtrembledfromherlips：
Tillavesselcrossedthewaters，andIheardastrangersay，``Oneyoulovedhasdiedinsilencewithherdearfaceturnedaway。’’
Oh！theeyesthatflashuponme，andthevoicethatcomesalong-
Oh！mylight，mylife，mydarlingdark-hairedMaidofGerringong……
Someonesaith，``Oh，youthatmockatPassionwithaworldlywhine，WouldyouchangethefaceofNature-wouldyoulimitGod’sdesign？
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Hideforshamefromwell-raisedclamour，moderatefoolswhowouldbewise；
Hideforshame-theWorldwillhootyou！LoveisLove，andneverdies’’
Andanotherasketh，doubtingthatmybrotherspeaksthetruth，``Canweloveinageasfondlyaswedidindaysofyouth？
Willdeadfacesalwayshauntus，inthetimeoffalteringbreath？
Shallweyearn，andwesofeeble？’’Ay，forLoveisLoveinDeath。
Oh！theFaithwithsurefoundation！-lettheAgesrollalong，Youaremine，andmineforever，dark-hairedMaidofGerringong。
Lastnight，dear，Idreamtaboutyou，andIthoughtthatfarfrommenWewerewalking，bothtogether，inafragrantseasideglen；
Downwherewecouldhearthesurgeswailingroundthecastledcliffs，Downwherewecouldseethesunsetreddeningonthedistantskiffs；
ThereafallofmountainwaterstumbledthroughtheknottedbowersBrightwithrainbowcoloursreelingonthepurpleforestflowers。
Andwerestedonthebenchesofacavernoldandhoar；
AndIwhispered，``thisissurelyherIlovedindaysofyore！
Falsehewaswhobroughtsadtidings！Whywereyouawaysolong，Whenyouknewwhowaitedforyou，dark-hairedMaidofGerringong？
``Didthestrangerscomearoundyou，inthefar-offforeignland？
Didtheyleadyououtofsorrow，withkindfaceandlovinghand？
Hadtheypleasantwaystocourtyou-hadtheysilverwordstobind？
Hadtheysoulsmorefondandloyalthanthesoulyouleftbehind？
DonotthinkIblameyou，dearone！Ah！myheartisgushingo’erWiththesuddenjoyandwonder，thustoseeyourfaceoncemore。
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Happyisthechancewhichjoinsusafterlong，longyearsofpain：
And，oh，blessedwaswhateversentyoubacktomeagain！
Nowourpleasurewillbereal-nowourhopesagainareyoung：
Nowwe’llclimbLife’sbrightestsummits，dark-hairedMaidofGerringong。
``Inthesoundofmanyfootfalls，didyoufalterwithregretForastepwhichusedtogladdeninthetimesovividyet？
Whentheyleftyouinthenight-hours，didyoulieawakelikeme，Withthethoughtsofwhatwehadbeen-whatwenevermorecouldbe？
Ah！youlookbutdonotanswerwhileIhaltandquestionhere，WonderingwhyIamsohappy，doubtingthatyouaresonear。
Suretheseeyeswithloveareblinded，foryourformiswaxingfaint；
Andadreamysplendourcrownsit，likethehaloroundasaint！
WhenItalkofwhatwewillbe，andnewaspirationsthrong，Whyareyousosadlysilent，dark-hairedMaidofGerringong？’’
Butshefadedintosunset，andthesunsetpassedfromsight；
AndIfollowedmadlyafter，throughthemisty，moonynight，Crying，``donotleavemelonely！Lifehasbeensocoldanddrear，YouareallthatGodhasleftme，andIwantyoutobenear！
Donotleavemeinthedarkness！Ihavewalkedawearyway，Listeningforyourtruantfootsteps-turnandstay，mydarling，stay！’’
ButshecamenotthoughIwaited，watchingthroughasplendidhaze，WherethelovelyPhantomhaltedereshevanishedfrommygaze。
ThenIthoughtthatrainwasfalling，forthereroseastormysong，AndIwokeingloomandtempest，dark-hairedMaidofGerringong！
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WATCHING
LIKEabeautifulfacelookingeveratmeApurebrightmooncomethoverthesea；
AndIstandonthecrags，andhearthefallsGotumblingdown，throughtheblackriver-walls；
AndtheheartofthegorgeisrentwiththecryOfthepent-upwindsintheiragony！
Youarefarfromme，dear，whereIwatchandwait，Likeawearybirdforalong-lostmate，AndmylifeisasdullasthesluggishstreamFeelingitswaythroughaworldofdream；
Forhereisawasteofdarknessandfear，AndIcallandIcall，butnoonewillhear！
Odarlingofmine，doyoueveryearnForasomethinglost，whichwillneverreturn？
Odarlingofmine，onthegraveofdeadHours，Doyoufeel，likeme，forahandfulofflowers？
ThroughtheglensofthePast，doyouwanderalong，Likearestlessghostthathathdoneawrong？
And，lyingalone，doyoulookfromthedrouthOfathirstyLifewithapleadingmouth？
Whentherain’sontheroof，andthegalesareabroad，DoyouwashwithyourtearsthefeetofyourGod？
Oh！Iknowyoudo，andhesittethalone，YourwoundedLove，whileyoumournandmoan-
Oh！Iknowyoudo，andheneverwillleapFromhissilencewithsmiles，whileyouweep-andweep！
Yourcoolnessshakedown，yegatheredgreenleaves，Formyspiritisfaintwiththelovethatitgrieves！
Isthereaughtonthesummit，OyearnerthroughNight，Aughtonthesummitwhichlookslikethelight；
Whenmysoulisa-weariedandloneintheland，Gropingaroundwillittouchakindhand？
Therearechasmsbetweenusasblackasapall，Butbringustogether，OGodoverall！
AndletmecastfrommethesefettersofFear，WhenIhearthegladsingingofFaithsonear；
ForIknowbythecheeks，whicharepallidandwet，Andalisteninglifeweshallmingleyet！
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Oh！thenIwillturntothoseeloquenteyes，Andclasptheeclose，withasweetsurprise；
Andaguestwillgoinbytheheart’sholydoor，AndthechambersofLoveshallbeleftnomore。
THEOPOSSUM-HUNTERS
HEARyenotthewatersbeatingwheretherapidrivers，meetingWiththewindsabovethemfleeting，hurrytothedistantseas，AndasmotheredsoundofsingingfromoldOceanupwardsspringing，Sendinghollowechoesringinglikeawailingonthebreeze？
Forthetempestroundusbrewing，comethwiththecloudspursuing，AndthebrightDay，likearuin，crumblesfromthemournfultrees。
Whenthethunderceasespealing，andthestarsupheavenarestealing，AndtheMoonaboveuswheelingthrowsherpleasantglancesround，Fromourhomesweboldlysally’neaththetrystingtreetorally，Foranight-huntupthevalley，withourbrothersandthehound！
Throughawild-eyedForest，staringatthelightaboveitglaring，Wewilltravel，littlecaringforthedangerswherewebound。
Twistedboughsshalltrembleo’erus，hollowwoodsshallmoanbeforeus，Andthetorrentslikeachorusdownthegorgesdarkshallsing；
Andthevinesshallshakeandshiver，andthestartledgrassesquiver，LikethereedsbesideariverinthegustydaysofSpring；
Whileweforwardhastedelighted，througharegionseldomlighted-
Soulsimpatient，heartsexcited-likeawinduponthewing！
Oh！thesolemntonesofOcean，likethelanguageofdevotion，Oravoiceofdeepemotion，wanderroundtheeveningscene。
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Erethewarmmoonlendsherlustretothecedarsdarklygreen；
Andthelightslikeflowersshallblossom，inhighHeaven’skindlybosom，Whilewehuntthewildopossum，underneathitsleafyscreen；
Underneaththewovenbowers，wherethegloomynight-hawkcowers，Throughalapseofdreamyhours，inastirlesssolitude！
Andthehound-thatclosebesideusstillwillstaywhate’erbetideus-
Througha’wilderingwasteshallguideus-
throughamazewherefewintrude，Tillthegameischasedtocover，tillthestirringsportisover，Tillwebound，eachhappyrover，homewarddownthelaughingwood。
Oh，thejoyinwanderingthither，whenfondfriendsarealltogetherAndoursoulsareliketheweather-cloudless，clearandfreshandfree！
Letthesailorsingthestoryoftheancientocean’sglory，Forestsgolden，mountainshoary-canhelookandlovelikewe？
Sordidworldling，hauntthycitywiththatheartsohardandgritty！
Therearethosewhoturnwithpitywhentheyturntothinkofthee！
INTHEDEPTHSOFTHEFOREST
INthedepthsofaForestsecludedandwild，Thenightvoiceswhisperinpassionatenumbers；
AndI’mleaningagain，asIdidwhenachild，O’erthegravewheremyfathersoquietlyslumbers。
TheyearshaverolledbywithathunderingsoundButIknew，Oyewoodlands，affectionwouldknowit，AndthespotwhichIstandonissanctifiedgroundBythelovethatIbeartohimsleepingbelowit。
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Oh！wellmaythewindswithasaddeningmoanGofitfullyoverthebranchessodreary；
AndwellmayIkneelbythetime-shatteredstone，Andrejoicethataresthasbeenfoundfortheweary。
TOCHARLESHARPUR
IWOULDsitatyourfeetforlongdays，TohearthesweetMuseoftheWildSpeakoutthroughthesadandthepassionatelaysOfherfirstandherfavouriteChild。
Iwouldsitatyourfeet，formysoulDelightsinthesolitudesfree；
AndIstandwherethecreeksandthecataractsrollWhensoeverIlistentothee！
Iwouldsitatyourfeet，forIloveBythegulchesandtorrentstoroam；
AndIlonginthiscityforwoodlandandgrove，Andthepeaceofawildforesthome。
Iwouldsitatyourfeet，andwe’ddwellOnthescenesofalong-vanishedtime，WhileyourthoughtsintomusicwouldsurgeandwouldswellLikeabreezeofourbeautifulclime。
Iwouldsitatyourfeet，forIknow，ThoughtheWorldinthePresentbeblind，ThattheamaranthblossomsofPromisewillblowWhentheAgeshaveleftyoubehind。
Iwouldsitatyourfeet，forIfeelIamoneofagloriousbandThateverwillownyouandholdyoutheirChief，AndaMonarchofSongintheland！
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THERIVERANDTHEHILL
Andtheyshooktheirsweetnessoutintheirsleep，Onthebrinkofthatbeautifulstream，ButitwanderedalongwithawearisomesongLikealoverthatwalksinadream：
SotherosesblewWhenthewindswentthrough，Inthemoonlightsowhiteandsostill；
ButtheriveritbeatAllnightatthefeetOfacoldandflintyhill-
Ofahardandsenselesshill！
Isaid，``WehaveoftenshoweredourlovesUponsomethingasdryasthedust；
Andthefaiththatiscrost，andtheheartsthatarelost-
Oh！howcanwewittinglytrust？
Likethestreamwhichflows，Andwailsasitgoes，Throughthemoonlightsowhiteandsostill，TobeatandtobeatAllnightatthefeetOfacoldandflintyhill-
Ofahardandsenselesshill？
``River，Istaywherethesweetrosesblow，Anddrinkoftheirpleasantperfumes！
Oh，whydoyoumoan，inthiswideworldalone，Whensomuchaffectionhereblooms？
Thewindswaxfaint，AndtheMoonlikeaSaintGlidesoverthewoodlandssowhiteandsostill！
ButyoubeatandyoubeatAllnightatthefeetOfthatcoldandflintyhill-
Ofthathardandsenselesshill！’’
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THEFATEOFTHEEXPLORERS
（AFragment）
SETyourfacetowardthedarkness-tellofdesertsweirdandwide，Whereunshakenwoodsarehuddled，andlow，languidwatersglide；
Turnandtellofdesertslonely，lyingpathless，deepandvast，WhereinuttersilenceeverTimeseemsslowlybreathingpast-
Silenceonlybrokenwhenthesunisfleckedwithcloudybars，Orwhentropicsquallscomehurtlingunderneaththesultrystars！
Desertsthorny，hotandthirsty，wherethefeetofmenarestrange，AndeternalNaturesleepsinsolitudeswhichknownochange。
Weakenedwiththeirlengthenedlabours，pastlongplainsofstoneandsand，Downthosetracklesswildstheywandered，travellersfromafar-offland，Seekingnowtojointheirbrothers，strugglingonwithfalteringfeet，Foragloriousworkwasfinished，andanobletaskcomplete。
Andtheydreamtofwelcomefaces-dreamtthatsoonuntotheirearsFriendlygreetingswouldbethronging，withanation’swell-earnedcheers；
Sincetheircourageneverfailedthem，butwithhigh，unflinchingsoulEachwaspressingforward，hoping，trustingallshouldreachthegoal……
Thoughheralliedinthemorning，longbeforethecloseofdayHehadsunk，theworn-outhero，fainting，dyingbytheway！
ButwithDeathhewrestledhardly；threetimesrisingfromthesod，Yetalittlefurtheronwardo’erthewearywastehetrod。
FacingFatewithheartundaunted，stillthechiefwouldtotteronTilltheeveningclosedabouthim-tillthestrengthtomovewasgone；
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Thenhepennedhislatestwritings，and，beforehislifewasspent，Gavetherecordstohiscomrade-gavethewatchhesaidwaslent-
Gavethemwithhislastcommandments，charginghimthatnighttostayAndtolethimlieunburiedwhenthesoulhadpassedaway。
Throughthatnightheutteredlittle，ramblingwerethewordshespoke：
Andheturnedanddiedinsilence，whenthetardymorningbroke。
Manymemoriescometogetherwhilstinsightofdeathwedwell，Muchofsweetandsadreflectionthroughthewearymindmustwell。
Asthoselonghoursglidedpasthim，tilltheeastwithlightwasfraught，Whomayknowthemournfulsecret-whocantelluswhathethought？
Veryloneandverywretchedwasthebravemanleftbehind，Wanderingoverleaguesofwaste-land，seeking，hopinghelptofind；
Sleepingindesertedwurleys，fearfulmanynightfallsthroughLestunfriendlyhandsshouldrobhimofhishoardofwildnardoo……
Erehereachedtheiroldencampment-erethewell-knownspotwasgained，Somethingnervedhim-somethingwhisperedthathisotherchiefremained。
Sohesearchedforfoodtogivehim，trustingtheymightbothsurviveTilltheaidsolongexpectedfromthecitiesshouldarrive；
SohesearchedforfoodandtookittothegunyahwherehefoundSilencebrokenbyhisfootfalls-deathanddarknessontheground。
Weakandweariedwithhisjourney，therethelonesurvivorstooped，Andthedisappointmentbowedhimandhisheartwithsadnessdrooped，Page：52
Andheroseandrakedahollowwithhiswasted，feeblehands，Wherehetookandhidthehero，intherushesandthesands；
Buthe，likeabrother，laidhimoutofreachofwindandrain，Andformanydayshesojournednearhimonthatwild-facedplain；
Whilsthestayedbesidetheruin，whilsthelingeredwiththedead，Oh！hemusthavesatinshadow，gloomyasthetearsheshed……
WhereournobleBurkewaslying-wherehissadcompanionstood，Camethenativesoftheforest-camethewildmenofthewood；
Downtheylooked，andsawthestranger-hewhothereinquietslept-
Downtheyknelt，ando’erthechieftainbitterlytheymoanedandwept：
Bitterlytheymournedtoseehimalluncoveredtotheblast-
Alluncoveredtothetempestasitwailedandwhistledpast；
Andtheyshroudedhimwithbushes，soindeaththathemightlie，Likeawarrioroftheirnation，shelteredfromthestormysky……
Yemustriseandsingtheirpraises，Oyebardswithsoulsoffire，Forthepeople’svoiceshallechothroughthewailingsofyourlyre；
Andwe’llwelcomebacktheircomrade，thoughoureyeswithtearsbeblindAtthethoughtsofpromiseperished，andtheshadowleftbehind；
Nowtheleavesarebleachingroundthem-nowthegalesabovethemglide，Buttheendwasallaccomplished，andtheirfameisfarandwide。
Thoughthisfadelessglorycannothideagratefulnation’sgrief，Andtheirlaurelshavebeenblendedwiththegloomycypressleaf。
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Letthemrestwheretheyhavelaboured！but，mycountry，mournandmoan；
Wemustbuildwithhumansorrowgrandermonumentsthanstone。
Letthemrest，foroh！remember，thatinlonghereaftertimeSonsofScienceoftshallwandero’erthatsolitaryclime！
Citiesbrightshallriseaboutit，AgeandBeautythereshallstray，Andthefathersofthepeople，pointingtothegraves，shallsay：
``Heretheyfell，thegloriousmartyrs！whentheseplainswerewoodlandsdeep；
Hereafriend，abrother，laidthem；herethewildmencametoweep。’’
LURLINE
（InscribedtoMadameLucyEscott。）
ASyouglidedandglidedbeforeusthattime，Amystical，magicalmaiden，WefanciedwelookedonafacefromtheclimeWherethepoetshavebuildedtheirAidenn！
Andoh，thesweetshadows！Andoh，thewarmgleamsWhichlayonthelandofourbeautifuldreams，WhilewewalkedbythemarginsofmusicalstreamsAndheardyourwildwarblingaroundus！
WeforgotwhatwewerewhenwestoodwiththetreesNearthebanksofthosesilverywaters；
Aseverinfragmentstheycameonthebreeze，ThesongsofoldRhineandhisdaughters！
AndthenyouwouldpasswiththoseradianteyesWhichflashedlikealightinthetropicalskies-
Andah！thebrightthoughtsthatwouldsparkleandriseWhileweheardyourwildwarblingaroundus。
WillyoueverflybacktothiscityofoursWithyourharpandyourvoiceandyourbeauty？
GodknowswerejoicewhenwemeetwithsuchflowersOnthehardroadofLifeandofDuty！
Oh！comeasyoudid，withthatfaceandthattone，Forwewistfullylooktothehourswhichhaveflown，AndlongforaglimpseofthegladnessthatshoneWhenweheardyourwildwarblingaroundus。
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UNDERTHEFIGTREE
LIKEdriftsofbalmfromcedaredglens，thosedarlingmemoriescome，Withsoftlowsongs，anddearoldtales，familiartoourhome。
Thenbreatheagainthatfaintrefrain，sotender，sad，andtrue，Mysoulturnsroundwithlisteningeyesuntotheharpandyou！
ThefragmentsofabrokenPastarefloatingdownthetide，Andshecomesgleamingthroughthedark，mylove，mylife，mybride！
Oh！sitandsing-Iknowherwell，thatphantomdeadlyfairWithlargesurprise，andsuddensighs，andstreamingmidnighthair！
Iknowherwell，forfacetofacewestoodamongstthesheaves，Ourvoicesminglingwithamistofmusicintheleaves！
Iknowherwell，forhandinhandwewalkedbesidethesea，AndheardthehuddlingwatersboombeneaththisoldFigtree。
Godhelpthemanthatgoesabroadamongstthewindypines，Andwanders，likeagloomybat，wherenevermorningshines！
Thatstealsaboutamidsttheroutofbrokenstonesandgraves，Whenroundthecliffsthemerryskiffsgoscuddingthroughthewaves；
When，downthebay，thechildrenplay，andscamperonthesand，AndLifeandMirthillumetheEarth，andBeautyfillstheLand！
Godhelptheman！HeonlyhearsandfearsthesleeplesscriesOfsmittenLove-ofhomelessLoveandmoaningMemories。
Oh！whenarhymeofoldentimeissungbyonesodear，IfeelagainthesweetestpainI’veknownformanyayear；
Andfromadeep，dullseaofsleepfaintfanciescometome，AndIforgethowlonewesitbeneaththisoldFigtree。
DROWNEDATSEA
GLOOMYcliffs，sowornandwastedwiththewashingofthewaves，Areyenotlikegianttombstonesroundthoselonelyoceangraves？
Areyenotthesadmemorials，tellingofamightygrief-
Darkwithrecordsgroundandletteredintocavernedrockandreef？
Oh！yeshowthem，andIknowthem，andmythoughtsinmourninggoDownamongstyoursunlesschasms，deepintothesurfbelow！
Oh！yebearthem，anddeclarethem，ando’ereverycleftandscar，IhaveweptfordeardeadbrothersperishedinthelostDunbar！
Yesmitten-yebattered，AndsplinteredandshatteredCliffsoftheSea！
Restlesswaves，sodimwithdreamsofsuddenstormsandgustysurge，Roaringlikeagatheredwhirlwindreelingroundamountainverge，Wereyenotlikeloosenedmaniacs，inthenightwhenBeautypaleCalleduponherGod，beseechingthroughtheuproarofthegale？
WereyenotlikemaddeneddemonswhileyoungchildrenfaintwithfearCriedandcriedandcriedforsuccour，andnohelpinghandwasnear？
Oh，thesorrowofthemorrow！-lamentationsnearandfar！-
Oh，thesobsfordeardeadsistersperishedinthelostDunbar！-
Yeruthless，unsated，Andhateful，andhatedWavesoftheSea！
Ay，westoopedandmoanedindarkness-
eyesmightstrainandheartsmightplead，Fortheirdarlingscryingwildly，theywouldneverrisenorheed！
Ay，weyearnedintotheirfaceslookingforthelifeinvain，Wailingliketochildrenblindedwithamistofsuddenpain！
Dearhandsclenched，anddeareyesrigidinasternandstonystare，Dearlipswhitefrompastaffliction，deadtoallourmaddespair，Ah，thegroaningandthemoaning-ah，thethoughtswhichriseintearsWhenweturntoallthoselovedones，lookingbackwardfivelongyears！
Thefathersandmothers，ThesistersandbrothersDrownedatSea！
MORNINGINTHEBUSH
（AJuvenileFragment）
ABOVEtheskirtsofyellowclouds，Thegod-likeSun，arrayedInblindingsplendour，swiftlyrose，Andlookedathwarttheglade；
ThesleepydingowatchedhimbreakThebondsthatcurbedhisflight；
AndfromhisgoldentressesshakeThefadinggemsofNight！
AndwildgoburraslaughedaloudTheirmerrymorningsongs，AsEchoansweredinthedepthsWithathousandthousandtongues；
Thegully-depthswheremanyavineOfancientgrowthhadcrept，Toclusterroundthehoarypine，Wherescantymosseswept。
Hugestones，anddampandbrokencrags，Inwildchaoticheap，WerelyingatthebarrenbaseOfthefernyhillsidesteep；
Betweenthosefragmentshollowslay，Upfilledwithfruitfulground，Wheremanyamodestfloweretgrew，Toscentthewind-breathsround；
AsfertilepatchesbloomwithinAdriedandworldlyheart，WhensomethatlookcanonlyseeThecold，thebarrenpart！
TheMiser，fullwiththoughtsofgain，Themeanestofhisrace，Mayinhisbreastsomeverdurehide，Thoughnonethatverduretrace。
Wheretime-worncliffswerejuttingout，Withroughandraggededges，Thesnowymountain-lilysleptBehindtheearthyledges；
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LikesomesweetOrientalMaid，WhoblindlydeemsitdutyTowearaveilbeforeherface，Andhideherpeerlessbeauty；
OrliketoInnocencethatthrivesInmidstofsinandsorrows，NorfromthecheerlessscenearoundTheleastinfectionborrows，Butstayethouthermortallife-
Thoughinthatlifetimelonely-
WithVirtue’slustreroundherheart，AndVirtue’slustreonly。
ApatchofsunshinehereandthereLayonaleaf-strewnwater-pool，WhosetributetrickleddowntherocksIngurglingripples，clearandcool！
Asiguanas，fromtheclefts，Wouldstealalongwithrustlingsound，TowheretherestlesseddiesroamedAmongstthearrowyrushesround。
While，scanningthemwithangryeyesFromoffafallenmyrtlelogThatbranchlessbridgedthebrushycreek，Therestoodandbarked，aShepherd’sDog！
AndunderneathaneighbouringmassOfwattlesintertwining，HisMasterlay-hisbackagainstThegrassybanksreclining。
Beneaththeshadeofironbarks，Stretchedo’erthevalley’sslopingbed-
Halfhiddeninatea-treescrub，Aflockofduskysheepwerespread；
AndfitfulbleatingfaintlycameOneveryjoyousbreathofwind，Thatupthestonyhillswouldfly，Andleavethehollowsfarbehind！
WildtonesofmusicfromtheCreekWereinterminglingwiththebreeze，Theloud，richlaysofcountlessbirdsPerchedonthedarkmimosatrees；
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Thosemerrybirds，withwingsoflightWhichrivaleverygoldenrayOut-flashingfromthelampsofNight，Orstreamingo’erthebrowofDay。
Amongstthegnarlyapple-trees，Agorgeoustribeofparrotscame；
Andscreaming，leaptfromboughtobough，Likelivingjetsofcrimsonflame！
Andwherethehillside-growinggumsTheirweb-likefoliageupwardthrew，OldNaturerangwithechoesfromTheloud-voicedmountaincockatoo；
Andathousandnamelesstwitteringthings，Betweentherustlingsaplingsprays，Wereflashingthroughthefragrantleaves，Anddancingliketofabledfays；
RejoicinginthegloriouslightThatbeauteousMorninghadunfurledTomaketheheartofNatureglad，AndclothewithsmilesaweepingWorld。
THEGIRLILEFTBEHIND
（NewWordstoanOldAir。）
WITHsweetRegret-（thedearestthingthatYesterdayhasleftus）-
WeoftenturnourhomelesseyestosceneswhenceFatehasreftus。
Heresittingbyafadingflame，wildwaifsofsongremindmeOfAnniewithhergentleways，theGirlIleftbehindme。
Istoodbesidethesurgingsea，withlipsofsilentpassion-
Ifacedyoubythesurgingsea，Obrowsofmildrepression！
Ineversaid-``mydarling，stay！’’-themomentsseemedtobindmeTosomethingstiflingallmywordsfortheGirlIleftbehindme。
Thepathoswornbycommonthings-byeverywaysideflower，OrAutumnleafonlonelywinds，revivesthepartinghour。
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Yeswooningthoughtswithoutavoice-yetearswhichrosetoblindme，WhydidshefadeintotheDark，theGirlIleftbehindme。
Atnighttheyalwayscometome，thetenderandtrue-hearted；
Andinmydreamswejoinagainthehandswhichnowareparted；
And，lookingthroughthegatesofSleep，thepleasantMoondothfindmeForeverwanderingwithmyLove，theGirlIleftbehindme。
Youknowmylifeisincomplete，Ofar-offfaintIdeal！
WhenshallIreachyoufromadepthofdarknesswhichisreal？
SoImaymingle，soulinsoul，withherthatHeavenassignedme；
Soshemayleanuponmylove，theGirlIleftbehindme。
AMONGSTTHEROSES
IWALKEDthroughaForest，beneaththehotnoon，OnEthelinecallingandcalling！
Onesaid：``Shewillhearyouandcometoyousoon，Whenthecoolness，mybrother，isfalling。’’
ButIwhispered：``ODarling，Ifalterwithpain！’’
Andthethirstyleavesrustled，andhissedfortherain，Whereawayfarerhaltedandsleptontheplain；
AnddreamtofagardenofRoses！
Ofacoolsweetplace，AndanestlingfaceInadanceandadazzleofRoses。
InthedrouthofaDesert，outwearied，Iwept，OEtheline，darkenedwithdolours！
But，foldedinsunset，howlonghaveyousleptBytheRosesallreelingwithcolours？
Atreefromitstressesablossomdidshake，Itfellonherface，andIfearedshewouldwake，SoIbrusheditawayforhersweetsake；
InthatgardenofbeautifulRoses！
InthedreamyperfumesFromripe-redbloomsInadanceandadazzleofRoses。
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SUNSET
ITisbetter，Oday，thatyougotoyourrest，Foryougolikeaguestwhowaslothtoremain！
Swingopen，yegatesoftheeastandthewest，Andletoutthewildshadows-thenightandtherain。
Yewinds，yearedead，withyourvoicesattuned，Thatthrilledthegreenlifeinthesweet-scentedsheaves，WhenItouchedawarmhandwhichhasfaded，andswoonedToatranceofthedarkness，andblightontheleaves。
Ihadstudiedtheloreinhermaiden-likeways，Andthelarge-heartedloveofmyAnniewaswon，’EreSummerhadpassedintopassionatedays，OrAutumnmadereadyherfruitsfortheSun。
Somylifewascomplete，andthehoursthatwentby，Andthemoonandthewillow-wooedwatersaround，Mighthaveknownthatwerested，myAnnieandI，Inhappinesscalmastheslumberofsound。
OnSundayswewandered，asgladasabreeze，Bytherocksandthewavesonaglitteringbeach；
Orweloiteredingardensmelodiouswithbees，Andsuckedthesweetpulpoftheplumandthepeach。
``TheForestwillshowmethesecretsofFame，’’
Isaidtomyselfinthegum-shadowedglen，``Iwillcalleveryblossomandtreebyitsname，Andthepeopleshalldeemmeamanofthemen。
``IwillgatherRosesofSharon，mySoul，-
TheRosesofSharonsocoolandsosweet；
AndourbrothersshallseemeentwiningthewholeForagarlandtodropatmydearAnnie’sfeet。’’
Itisbetter，Oday，thatyougotoyourrest，Foryougolikeaguestwhowaslothtoremain！
Swingopen，yegatesoftheeastandthewest，Andletoutthewildshadows-thenightandtherain。
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DOUBTING
ABROTHERwanderedforthwithme，Besideabarrenbeach：
Heharpedonthingsbeyondthesea，Andoutofreach。
Hehintedonceofunknownskies，AndthenIwouldnothark，Butturnedawayfromsteadfasteyes，Intothedark。
Andsaid-``anancientfaithisdeadAndwonderfillsmymind：
ImarvelhowtheblindhaveledSolongtheblind。
``BeholdthistruthweonlyknowThatnightisontheland！
AndweawearywaymustgoTofindGod’shand。’’
Iwept-``Ourfatherstoldus，Lord，ThatThouwertkindandjust，Butlo！ourwailingsflyabroadForbrokentrust。
``HowmanyevilonesarehereWhomockinggoabout，BecausewearetoofaintwithfearTowrestleDoubt！
``ThyriddlesarebeyondthekenOfcreaturesofthesod：
Rememberthatwearebutmen，AndThouartGod！
``O，dotingworld，methinksyourstayIsweakerthanareed！
OurFatherturnsHisfaceaway；
’Tisdarkindeed。’’
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Theeveningwoodslayhuddledthere，Allwrappedinsilencestrange：
Asuddenwind-andlo！theairWasfilledwithchange。
``Yourwordsarewild，’’mybrothersaid，``ForGod’svoicefillsthebreeze；
Go-hideyourself，asAdamdid，Amongstthetrees。
``Iplucktheshoesfromoffmyfeet，Butdaretolookaround；
Behold，’’hesaid，``myLordIgreet，Onholyground！``
AndGodspakethroughthewindtome-
``ShakeoffthatgloomofFear，YoufaintingsoulwhocouldnotseeThatIwasnear。
``Whyvexmecryingdayandnight？-
Youcallonmetohark！
ButwhenIblessyourworldwithlight，Whomakesitdark？
``IstherearavelledriddleleftThatyouwouldhaveundone？
Whatotherdoubtsaretheretosift？’’
Ianswered-``None。’’
``Myson，lookup，ifyouwouldseeThePromiseonyourway，Andturnatrustfulfacetome。’’
Iwhispered-``Yea。’’
GERALDINE
MYheadisfilledwitholdenrhymesbesidethismoaningsea，ButmanyandmanyadayhasgonesinceIwasdeartothee！
Iknowmypassionfadesaway，andthereforeoftregretThatsomewholoveindeedcanpartandintheyearsforget。
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Ah！throughthetwilightswhenwestoodthewattletreesbetween，Wedidnotdreamofsuchatimeasthis，fairGeraldine。
Idonotsaythatallhasgoneofpassionandofpain；
IyearnformanyhappythoughtsIshallnotthinkagain！
Andoftenwhenthewindisup，andwailingroundtheeaves，YousighforwitheredPurposeshredandscatteredliketheleaves，ThePurposebloomingwhenwemeteachotheronthegreen；
Thesunsetheavyinyourcurls，mygoldenGeraldine。
IthinkwelivedaloftierlifethroughhoursofLongAgo，Forinthelargenedeveningearthourspiritsseemedtogrow。
Well，thathaspassed，andhereIstand，uponalonelyplace，WhileNightisstealingroundtheland，likeTimeacrossmyface；
ButIcancalmlyrecollectourshadowypartingscene，Andswooningthoughtsthathadnovoice-noutterance，Geraldine。
ACHAN
（From``Jephthah’’。）
HATHhenotfollowedastarthroughthedarkness，YepeoplewhositatthetableofJephthah？
Oh！turnwiththefacetoalightinthemountains，BeholditisfurtherfromAchanthanever！
``IknowhowitiswithmybrothersinMizpeh，’’
SaidAchan，theswift-footedrunnerofZorah，``Theylookatthewoodtheyhavehewnforthealtar；
Andthinkofashadowinsackclothandashes。
``IknowhowitiswiththedaughterofJephthah，（OAda，mylove，andthefairestofwomen！）
ShewailsinthetimewhenherheartissozealousForGodwhohathstrickenthechildrenofAmmon。
``IsaidIwouldbringhertheodoursofEdom，Andarmfulsofspicestosetatthebanquet！
BeholdIhavefrontedthechieftainherfather；
Andstrongmenhaveweptfortheleaderofthousands！
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``MyloveisaroseoftherosesofSharon，AlllonelyandbrightastheMooninthemyrtles！
Herlips，liketohoneycombs，fillwiththesweetnessThatAchanthethirstyishinderedfromdrinking。
``HerwomenhaveweptforthelovethatiswastedLikewine，whichisspiltwhenthepeoplearewanting，AndhotwindshavedriedallthecisternsofElim！
Forlovethatiswastedherwomenwerewailing！
``Thetimbrelsfallsilent！Anddostthounothearit，Avoice，likethesoundofalutewhenweloiter，AndsitbythepoolsinthevalleysofArnon，Andsuckthecoolgrapesthataregrowinginclusters？
``Sheglides，likeamyrrh-scentedwind，throughthewillows，OAda！beholditisAchanthatspeaketh：
Iknowthouartnearme，butnevercanseethee，Becauseofthehorribledrouthinmineeyelids。’’
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