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Behind the western bars

Quote byRobert Bridges · 1844–1930

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Clouds Have Left the Sky..

English (original)

Behind the western bars The shrouded day retreats, And unperceived the stars Steal to their sovran seats. And whiter grows the foam, The small moon lightens more; And as I turn me home, My shadow walks before.

— Robert Bridges

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