"The Shadow" in The Empire Review (1923) Vol. 37, p. 620
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A shadow leaned over me, whispering, in the darkness,
Thoughts without sound;
Sorrowful thoughts that filled me with helpless wonder
And held me bound.
— Alfred Noyes
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A shadow leaned over me, whispering, in the darkness,
Thoughts without sound;
Sorrowful thoughts that filled me with helpless wonder
And held me bound." in the context of ""The Shadow" in The Empire Review (1923) Vol. 37, p. 620" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Alfred Noyes
Alfred Noyes (16 September 1880 – 28 June 1958) was an English poet, short-story writer and playwright.
About Alfred Noyes
Alfred Noyes (16 September 1880 – 28 June 1958) was an English poet, short-story writer and playwright.
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