Chamber Music, by James Joyce

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XXXIV

Sleep now, O sleep now, O you unquiet heart!  A voice crying “Sleep now” Is heard in my heart.

The voice of the winter
Is heard at the door. 
O sleep, for the winter
Is crying “Sleep no more.”

My kiss will give peace now
And quiet to your heart —­ —
Sleep on in peace now,
O you unquiet heart!


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