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IV.
He listened to her gentle strain,—It thrilled him like an angel's voice!
And when she lisped the theme again,
It made his very heart rejoice.
The zephyrs combed her tangled hair,
Disheveled round her bosom bare,
As if some spirit lingered near,
To see her smile and shed a tear—
Like those upon her eyelids bright,
Like scattered stars through clouds at night,
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Which proves all weeping is not wo—
As evening's dewy mantle gray
Comes down from heaven on parting day.
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