The dawn is down
And the dew is due
So the stage is set
Light rears lavishingly
Beautifully bright
Out of the embryo
Of mother sun
The morning round
In view
In full open
Advances darkness
Sunset destage
Weakly dull
The dawn is up
Dew is spread
The night is gathered
Scenes for men
A drama of life.
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