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Poems of Paul Verlaine

LE FAUNE.

Gertrude Hall Brownell translation

An ancient terra-cotta Faun, A laughing note in 'mid the green, Grins at us from the central lawn, With secret and sarcastic mien. It is that he foresees, perchance, A bad end to the moments dear That with gay music and light dance Have led us, pensive pilgrims, here.

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