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Soul of my soul, all life is this: A sob, a sigh, a farewell kiss; A withered rose, a broken song— Then sleep and silence deep and long.

Soul of my soul, all life is this: A cry of joy, a welcome kiss; A gentle word, a home, a shrine, And hope, and faith in things divine.

Soul of my soul, life fares away A clouded and ephemeral day; Or else it moves, supreme, sublime, Triumphant over fate and time.

Soul of my soul, or dark, or clear, Or close, or far, love keep you, dear; Whatever stars above us shine, Love watch between your soul and mine. . —34—