One naked star has waded through
The purple shadows of the night,
And faltering as falls the dew
It drips its misty light. (James Whitcomb Riley)

One naked star has waded through The purple shadows of the night, And faltering as falls the dew It drips its misty light.

James Whitcomb Riley

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