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A mirror on which to dwell

Song Cycle by Elliott Cook Carter, Jr. (1908-)

1. Anaphora

Language: English

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Each day with so much ceremony
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2. Argument

Language: English

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Days that cannot bring you near
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3. Sandpiper

Language: English

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The roaring alongside he takes for granted
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4. Insomnia

Language: English

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The moon in the bureau mirror
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5. View of the Capitol from the Library of Congress

Language: English

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Moving from left to left, the light
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6. O breath

Language: English

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Beneath that loved and celebrated breast
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