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Stained by the ardent silver of the stars, / Glitter the leaves, a challenge to the day -- / The bright, fierce flame of naked scimitars / Holds still the argent night, folded away.
Challenging day, yet, lovelier than light, / Blushing with dawn the flick'ring leaves between, / Burn the rose blossoms, traitors to the night -- / Color of joy upon the tranquil green.