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, fiery clouds o'ercast the sky, Dead stillness reigns in air, There is not e'en a breeze, on high The gossamer to bear.

The woods are hushed, the waves at rest, The lake is dark and still, Reflecting on its shadowy breast, Each form of rock and hill.

The lime-leaf waves not in the grove, Nor rose-tree in the bower; The birds have ceased their songs of love, Awed by the threatening hour.