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  "venue": "November Boughs (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1888)",
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    "text": "Approaching, nearing, curious,",
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    "text": "Thou dim, uncertain spectre⁠—bringest thou life or death?",
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   {
    "text": "Or placid skies and sun? Wilt stir the waters yet?",
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   {
    "text": "Or haply cut me short for good? Or leave me here as now,",
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