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O NIGHT, BE LONG

BY N. KOUCHAK

O NIGHT, be long--long as an endless year!
Descend, thick darkness, black and full of fear!
     To-night my heart's desire has been fulfilled--
     My love is here at last--a guest concealed!

Dawn, stand behind seven mountains--out of sight,
Lest thou my loved one banish with thy light;
     I would for ever thus in darkness rest
     So I might ever clasp him to my breast.

 

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