Sleep Now O Sleep Now

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Sleep Now O Sleep Now by James Joyce

 Sleep now, O sleep now, 
O you unquiet heart! 
A voice crying "Sleep now" 
Is heard in my heart. 

The voice of the winter 
Is heard at the door. 
O sleep, for the winter 
Is crying "Sleep no more." 

My kiss will give peace now 
And quiet to your heart -- - 
Sleep on in peace now, 
O you unquiet heart!

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