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Ah′ Moon – and Star!
You are very far –
But were no one
Farther than you –
Do you think I′d stop
For a Firmament –
Or a Cubit – or so?

 

I could borrow a Bonnet
Of the Lark –
And a Chamois ′ silver
Boot –
And a stirrup of an
Antelope –
And be with you – tonight!

 

But′ Moon′ and Star′
Though you′re very far –
There is one – farther than you –
He – is more than a firma-
ment – from me –

 

 ¦

So I can never go!

Just so – Christ – raps –

He – does’nt weary –

First at the Knocker –

And then – at the Bell –

Then – on Divinest tiptoe

standing –

Might he but spy the

hiding soul!

 

When he – retires –

Chilled – or weary –

It will be ample time

for me –

Patient – opon the steps –   mat 

until then –

Heart – I am knocking

low

At thee!