Sept. 27, 2026

"In September" by Amy Levy

"In September" by Amy Levy
"In September" by Amy Levy
The Concise Verse
"In September" by Amy Levy

The sky is silver-grey; the long
Slow waves caress the shore.—
On such a day as this I have been glad,
Who shall be glad no more.

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"In September" by Amy Levy.

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The sky is silver-gray; the long Slow waves caress the shore.--

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On such a day as this I have been glad, Who shall be glad no more.

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"In September" by Amy Levy.

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