Feb. 8, 2026

"Dusk" by Angelina Weld Grimké

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Twin stars through my purpling pane,

The shriveling husk

Of a yellowing moon on the wane -

And the dusk.

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"Dusk" by Angelina Weld Grimké Twin stars through my purpling pane,

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The shriveling husk Of a yellowing moon on the wane - And the dusk.

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"Dusk" by Angelina Weld Grimké

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