Book2:KigdomIteDreams

knowing?

    Dayafterday,fromdawntilldusklonelinessapaniesme.

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    Themoonshinesanddims,thesunrisesandfalls

    Dayandnightfreelyalternateandexgeintheskies.

    Butwhathasthesegeshavetodowithme?

    Iwake,thensleep;sleepandthenbemersedindreams.

    Astimegoes,byIageandlosemybeauty.

    HowdidIetobeintheKingdomofDreams?

    AndhowwillIonedayleave?

    Bidequietlyanddreamswille.

    Butthentheyvanishjustasstealthilyastheycame.

    AfterhearingAngelica’stestpoem,ellestoppediracks,lookedupatthefullmoonintheskiesandsaid,

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    “Thispoemissowonderful!Itispregnantwithdeepmeaning.FromthispoemIseemtoseeabeautifulwoman,aloneinherboudoir,whilingawaythelongandlonelynight.Shebega