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A Hope Carol.

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A night was near, a day was near;     Between a day and night     I heard sweet voices calling clear,     Calling me:     I heard a whirr of wing on wing,     But could not see the sight;     I long to see my birds that sing, -     I long to see.     Below the stars, beyond the moon,     Between the night and day,     I heard a rising falling tune     Calling me:     I long to see the pipes and strings     Whereon such minstrels play;     I long to see each face that sings, -     I long to see.     To-day or may be not to-day,     To-night or not to-night;     All voices that command or pray,     Calling me,     Shall kindle in my soul such fire,     And in my eyes such light,     That I shall see that heart's desire     I long to see.

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"A night was near, a day was near;..."

This evocative piece by Christina Georgina Rossetti, titled "A Hope Carol.", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...

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