Versos English Edward Dowden I

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See, the door opens of this alcove, Here we are now in the cool night air Out of the heat and smother; above The stars are a wonder, alive and fair, It is a perfect night,--your hand,-- Down these steps and we reach the garden, An odorous, dim, enchanted land, With the dusk stone-god for only warden.