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OMEHOW the spirit of that day — Rain-clouded streets and brooding air — Determined me to live and dare, Living, to laugh the world away.

As in a crystal dreamers see Out of unwinding mists arise The splendors of some paradise Woven of gold and ivory;

Deep in the globe of thought I saw Dawn from tempestuous dust that form Toward which the endless ages storm Uproarious—to break with awe.

Of all things ignorant, yet wise, Sitting enthroned at life's last goal, Dividing body from the soul, Looking at each with flameless eyes.

Immutable, unknown, unsung, Through triumph and delight unearned, Through sorrow undeserved, I learned Salvation from thy wordless tongue.

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