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1872–1906

NIGHT

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Silence, and whirling worlds afar Through all encircling skies. What floods come o'er the spirit's bar, What wondrous thoughts arise.

The earth, a mantle falls away, And, winged, we leave the sod; Where shines in its eternal sway The majesty of God.

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