Asked and Answered
HOW have I found this favor in your sight,And will the flame burn steady to the end,Until we pass that dark and dangerous bendWhere there is such a crying need for light;Or will it flare up now, flame-clear and bright,Sun-like its wealth so far and wide distendThat nothing will remain for us to spendWhen toll is taken of the dismal night?
Why should I harrow up my mind like thisTo tarnish with a doubt each golden kiss?This is the Day most certainly. This barsUs now from any hidden darkness spun.Sufficient to the day let be the sun,And to the night the spear-points of the stars.
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