Strings in the earth and air

James Joyce

1882 to 1941

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For Love wanders there,
The willows meet.
Dark leaves on his hair.
With head to the music bent,
Strings by the river where
Upon an instrument.
Make music sweet;
Pale flowers on his mantle,
And fingers straying
There’s music along the river
Strings in the earth and air
All softly playing,

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