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They float above the knowledge of things gross,
Serenely still and smiling through the void,
And yet methinks theirs is an unknown loss,
Not theirs contrasted peace, nor tempests' toss
Followed by calms enjoyed.

So will I pray that Love's lips set their seal
Once more on thine, that thou be born again
Of this earth earthy; let Love's lips reveal
Secrets of laughter turned to tears and deal
Out Love's delicious pain.

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