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1886–1945

Of Shop Windows

Thomas Burke

Looking closely at the glass windows of my shop, I see in them the whole of my shop reflected. Looking at my windows closely from the street, I see in them the life of the street reflected.

Yet if I stand away, the glass remains transparent, And I see clearly through it to the things beyond. If I look with close vision Into the hearts of men,

I see my own small heart reflected. I will try henceforth not to look at them too closely.

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