2. Awakening

George William Russell

THE LIGHTS shone down the street
In the long blue close of day:
A boys heart beat sweet, sweet,
As it flowered in its dreamy clay.


Beyond the dazzling throng
And above the towers of men
The stars made him long, long,
To return to their light again.


They lit the wondrous years
And his heart within was gay;
But a life of tears, tears,
He had won for himself that day.

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• George William Russell : 21. The Dawn Of Darkness
• George William Russell : 22. Waiting
• George William Russell : 23. The Symbol Seduces
• George William Russell : 24. Rest
• George William Russell : 25. Pity
• George William Russell : 26. The City
• George William Russell : 27. Dust
• George William Russell : 28. The Virgin Mother
• George William Russell : 29. Dana

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• George William Russell : 172. Reconciliation
• George William Russell : 171. Content
• George William Russell : 170. Unity
• George William Russell : 17. The Divine Vision
• George William Russell : 169. Momentary
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• George William Russell : 167. The Everlasting Battle