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The spirit world was gained, and for a space

Enchantment wove mine aching heart a strange

Bright web of many hued delight. She gave

To that brief Dream all the reality

That made its flying moments passing sweet.

The kindly echoes lent their magic aid,

And tones reverberated in mine ear

Whose music gently whispered rapture, not

Of Earth, but of some far-off lovely Land,