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The complete poetical works of John Hay

including many poems now first collected
Hay, John (1838-1905)

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THE PIKE COUNTY BALLADS
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WANDERLIEDER
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NEW AND OLD
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UNCOLLECTED PIECES

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REVEILLE

Fly, poppied drowse, away!
Across the marshes sweep,
Chasing the fallen moon, the shadows gray;
Make me not laggard, Sleep!
Against the morning move,
Fronting the reddening miles!
Touch the white eyelids of the girl I love,
And fill her dreams with smiles.
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