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1862–1938

Gavotte

Henry John Newbolt

Memories long in music sleeping, No more sleeping, No more dumb; Delicate phantoms softly creeping

Softly back from the old-world come. Faintest odours around them straying, Suddenly straying In chambers dim;

Whispering silks in order swaying, Glimmering gems on shoulders slim: Courage advancing strong and tender, Grace untender

Fanning desire; Suppliant conquest, proud surrender, Courtesy cold of hearts on fire — - Willowy billowy now they're bending,

Low they're bending Down-dropt eyes; Stately measure and stately ending, Music sobbing, and a dream that dies.

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