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1861–1929

LXXXIII

Bliss Carman

In the quiet garden world, Gold sunlight and shadow leaves Flicker on the wall. And the wind, a moment since,

With rose-petals strewed the path And the open door. Now the moon-white butterflies Float across the liquid air,

Glad as in a dream; And, across thy lover's heart, Visions of one scarlet mouth With its maddening smile.

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