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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LIGHT, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: We know thee not, save that when thou are gone
Last Line: Come with the gift of franchisement again.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Dawn; Sunrise
First Line: We know thee not, save that when thou are gone
Last Line: Come with the gift of franchisement again.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Dawn; Sunrise
We know thee not, save that when thou are gone,
Thy sister, beauty, follows in thy train,
Leaving the soul in exile till the dawn
Come with the gift of franchisement again.
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