4. The Unknown God

George William Russell

FAR up the dim twilight fluttered
Moth-wings of vapour and flame:
The lights danced over the mountains,
Star after star they came.


The lights grew thicker unheeded,
For silent and still were we;
Our hearts were drunk with a beauty
Our eyes could never see.

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• George William Russell : 45. The Earth
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• George William Russell : 47. Forgiveness
• George William Russell : 48. A Woman's Voice
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