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<h2> THE MESSAGE </h2>
<p>“Oh, hush!” you said; “oh, hush!” The twilight hung<br/>
Between us and the world; but in your face,<br/>
Flooding with warm inner light, the sovereign grace<br/>
Of one who rests the brooding trees among—<br/>
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Of one who steps down from a lofty throne,<br/>
Seeking that peace the sceptre cannot call;<br/>
And leaving courtier, page, and seneschal,<br/>
Goes down the lane of sycamores alone;<br/>
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And, going, listens to the notes that swell<br/>
From golden throats—stories of ardent days,<br/>
And lovers in fair vales; and homing bell:<br/>
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And the sweet theme unbearable, she prays<br/>
The song-bird cease! So, on the tale I dare,<br/>
Your “hush!” your wistful “hush!” broke like prayer.<br/></p>
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