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My season\'s sun has lost its zenith light

So swiftly blanched and paled by brighter suns

Like a wispy cloud has scudded out of sight

Usurped by time’s void with work undone

 

Note past deeds but sift loose, hate turns to stone

Not pain nor anger but love does attest

Your seas will follow you may sail for home

Full rapture yet awaits in final rest

 

Your work is done the mill can cease its pace

The grist is ready for the bread it makes

To nourish those that come to take the trace

Be proud in your repose that never wakes

 

The lantern burns until its oil is spent

To wink at time’s advance becomes lament