Sleep-Book - Some of the Poetry of Slumber by Various
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Some respite to its turbulence unresting ocean knows; Whatever moves, or toils, or grieves, hath its appointed sleep. _Percy Bysshe Shelley_. XXXIII. We lay Stretched upon fragrant heath and lulled by sound Of far-off torrents charming the still night, To tired limbs and over-busy thoughts Inviting sleep and soft forgetfulness. _William Wordsworth_. XXXIV. There is sweet music here that softer falls Than petals from blown roses on the grass, Or night-dews on still waters between walls |
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