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SEA-SIDE, near CALAIS,

August, 1802.

Fair Star of Evening, Splendor of the West,Star of my Country! on the horizon's brinkThou hangest, stooping, as might seem, to sinkOn England's bosom; yet well pleas'd to rest,Meanwhile, and be to her a glorious crestConspicuous to the Nations. Thou, I think,Should'st be my Country's emblem; and should'st wink,Bright Star! with laughter on her banners, drestIn thy fresh beauty. There! that dusky spotBeneath thee, it is England; there it lies.Blessings be on you both! one hope, one lot,One life, one glory! I, with many a fearFor my dear Country, many heartfelt sighs,Among Men who do not love her linger here.
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