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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DAY AND NIGHT, by WILLIAM SHARP Poet's Biography
First Line: From grey of dusk, the veils unfold
Last Line: Thus is the restful night re-won.
Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona
Subject(s): Day; Night; Bedtime
First Line: From grey of dusk, the veils unfold
Last Line: Thus is the restful night re-won.
Alternate Author Name(s): Macleod, Fiona
Subject(s): Day; Night; Bedtime
From grey of dusk, the veils unfold
To pearl and amethyst and gold—
Thus is the new day woven and spun:
From glory of blue to rainbow-spray,
From sunset-gold to violet-grey—
Thus is the restful night re-won.
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