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The Nightlong Tryst

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Down by the eastern gate The willow wood's astir; From dusk to dawn I wait Through the soundless hours for her, Till the morning star is shining. Down by the eastern gate The willow-thicket pales; From dusk to dawn I wait, Till the last red lantern fails, And the morning star is shining.

Source: Internet Sacred Text Archive, file cfu/boo/boo21.htm.

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