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Sara Teasdale

Oh day of fire and sun,
 Pure as a naked flame,
Blue sea, blue sky and dun
 Sands where he spoke my name;

Laughter and hearts so high
 That the spirit flew off free,
Lifting into the sky
 Diving into the sea;

Oh day of fire and sun
 Like a crystal burning,
Slow days go one by one,
 But you have no returning.

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From Flame and Shadow | Macmillian, 1920

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