Adelaide and I

Written in a moment of dark inspiration.

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Raven eve of dreary augur,
Revealer of fears,
Producer of shades of fright;
I shall endure your darkened hours!,
Reject your ebon force!

Begone O night!
I shall entreat orb's brilliant rays
To warm gilt dawn---
And yet impede day's desert power
To parch my mind in endless cycle!

Beckons my soul
To day's sweet dazzling promise:
Seek anew destiny's rewards;
Forge an iron will to battle fresh
Midst fields of sleep and shadowy dreams.