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Contentment.

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Glad hours have been when I have seen          Life's scope and each dry day's intent         United; so that I could stand         In silence, covering with my hand         The circle of the universe,         Balance the blessing and the curse,         And trust in deeds without chagrin,     Free from to-morrow and yesterday - content.

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