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Jewelled coryphee With quivering wings like shielding gauze outspread.

Ednah Proctor Clarke (Hayes)

Hummingbirds

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I shall know by the gleam and glitter
Of the golden chain you wear,
By your heart's calm strength in loving,
Of the fire you have had to bear.
Beat on, true heart, forever;
Shine bright, strong golden chain;
And bless the cleansing fire
And the furnace of living pain!
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