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1861–1929

LXIV

Bliss Carman

Ah, but now henceforth Only one meaning Has life for me. Only one purport,

Measure and beauty, Has the bright world. What mean the wood-winds, Colour and morning,

Bird, stream, and hill? And the brave city With its enchantment? Thee, only thee!

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