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1840–1928

THE OCCULTATION

Thomas Hardy

When the cloud shut down on the morning shine, And darkened the sun, I said, “So ended that joy of mine Years back begun.”

But day continued its lustrous roll In upper air; And did my late irradiate soul Live on somewhere?

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