<h3> <SPAN name="nocturne"></SPAN> PRISON NOCTURNE </h3>
<p class="poem">
Outside the storm is swishing to and fro;<br/>
The wet wind hums its colorless refrain;<br/>
Against the walls and dripping bars, the rain<br/>
Beats with a rhythm like a song of woe;<br/>
Dimmed by the lightning's ever-fitful glow<br/>
The purple arc-lamps blur each streaming pane;<br/>
The thunder rumbles at the distant plain,<br/>
The cells are hushed and silent, row on row.<br/></p>
<p class="poem">
Fall, fruitful drops, upon the parching earth,<br/>
Fall, and revive the living sap of spring;<br/>
Blossom the fields with wonder once again!<br/>
And, in all hearts, awaken to new birth<br/>
Those visions and endeavors that will bring<br/>
A fresh, sweet morning to the world of men!<br/></p>
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