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XII

by James Joyce

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What Counsel Has the Hooded Moon
What counsel has the hooded moon Put in thy heart, my shyly sweet, Of Love in ancient plenilune, Glory and stars beneath his feet⁠— A sage that is but kith and kin With the comedian Capuchin?
Believe me rather that am wise In disregard of the divine, A glory kindles in those eyes Trembles to starlight. Mine, O Mine! No more be tears in moon or mist For thee, sweet sentimentalist.

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