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They float above the knowledge of things gross,

Serenely still and smiling through the void,

And yet methinks theirs is an unknown loss,

Not theirs contrasted peace, nor tempests' toss

Followed by calms enjoyed.

So will I pray that Love's lips set their seal

Once more on thine, that thou be born again

Of this earth earthy; let Love's lips reveal

Secrets of laughter turned to tears and deal

Out Love's delicious pain. Rh