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542 I had no Cause to be awake— My Best—was gone to sleep— And Morn a new politeness took— And failed to wake them up— But called the others—clear— And passed their Curtains by— Sweet Morning—when I oversleep— Knock—Recollect—to Me— I looked at Sunrise—Once— And then I looked at Them— And wishfulness in me arose— For Circumstance the same— 'Twas such an Ample Peace— It could not hold a Sigh— 'Twas Sabbath—with the Bells divorced— 'Twas Sunset—all the Day— So choosing but a Gown— And taking but a Prayer— The only Raiment I should need— I struggled—and was There—
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