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Peace on Earth

by William Carlos Williams

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The Archer is wake! The Swan is flying! Gold against blue An Arrow is lying. There is hunting in heaven⁠— Sleep safe till to-morrow.

The Bears are abroad! The Eagle is screaming! Gold against blue Their eyes are gleaming! Sleep! Sleep safe till to-morrow.

The Sisters lie With their arms intertwining; Gold against blue Their hair is shining! The Serpent writhes! Orion is listening! Gold against blue His sword is glistening! Sleep! There is hunting in heaven⁠— Sleep safe till to-morrow.

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