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Mystic shadow bending near me

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Mystic shadow bending near me by Stephen Crane

 Mystic shadow, bending near me,
Who art thou?
Whence come ye?
And -- tell me -- is it fair
Or is the truth bitter as eaten fire?

Tell me!
Fear not that I should quaver.
For I dare -- I dare.
Then, tell me!

Form: Lyric

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