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BEACHY HEAD.
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            And as away Night's shadows sail,
                And sounds of birds and brooks arise,
            Believe, that from the woody vale
            I hear your voice upon the gale
                In soothing melodies;

            And viewing from the Alpine height,
                The prospect dress'd in hues of air,
            Could say, while transient colours bright
            Touch'd the fair scene with dewy light,
                'Tis, that her eyes are there!

            I think, I could endure my lot
                And linger on a few short years,
            And then, by all but you forgot,
            Sleep, where the turf that clothes the spot
                May claim some pitying tears.