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The Spirit lasts -
but in what
mode -
Below, the Body
speaks,
But as the
Spirit furnishes -
Apart, it never
talks -
The Music in
the Violin
Does not emerge
alone
But Arm in Arm
with Touch, yet
Touch
Alone - is not
a Tune -
The Spirit lurks
within the Flesh
Like Tides within
the Sea
That make the
Water live, estranged
What would the
Either be?
Does that know -
now - or does
it cease -
That which to
this is done,
Resuming at a
mutual date
With every future
one?
Instinct pursues
the Adamant,
Exacting this
Reply,
Adversity if it
may be, or
wild Prosperity,
The Rumor's
Gate was shut
so tight
Before my Mind
was sown,
Not even a
Prognostic's Push
Could make
a Dent
thereon -
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