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How shallow is this mere that gleams!
Its depth of blue is from the skies;
And from a distant sun the dreams
And lovely light within your eyes.

— George William Russell By Still Waters (1906)

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There are heaps of things I would like to do, but there is no time to do them.

Letter to Mrs. T. P. Hyatt (1895)

For sure the enchanted waters pour through every wind that blows.

The Nuts of Knowledge (1903)

I shine afar, till men may not divine
Whether it is the stars or the beloved
They follow with wrapt spirit.

By Still Waters (1906)

Each dream remembered is a burning-glass,
Where through to darkness from the Light of Lights
Its rays in splendour pass.

By Still Waters (1906)

On the laugh of a child I am borne to the joy of the King.

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