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I. LET me enjoy the earth no less / Because the all-enacting Might / That fashioned forth its loveliness / Had other aims than my delight.
II. About my path there flits a Fair, / Who throws me not a word or sign; / I'll charm me with her ignoring air, / And laud the lips not meant for mine.
III. From manuscripts of moving song / Inspired by scenes and dreams unknown / I'll pour out raptures that belong / To others, as they were my own.
IV. And some day hence, towards Paradise, / And all its blest-if such should be- / I will lift glad, afar-off eyes, / Though it contain no place for me.