EMILY BRONTE 1818-48

The three sisters, Anne, Emily and Charlotte

painted by their brother Branwell

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STARS 

Ah! why, because the dazzling sun 

Restored our Earth to joy, 

Have you departed, every one, 

And left a desert sky? 

All through the night, your glorious eyes 

Were gazing down in mine, 

And, with a full heart's thankful sighs, 

I blessed that watch divine. 

I was at peace, and drank your beams

As they were life to me; 

And revelled in my changeful dreams,

Like petrel on the sea. 

Thought followed thought, star followed star

Through boundless regions on; 

While one sweet influence, near and far, 

Thrilled through, and proved us one! 

Why did the morning dawn to break

So great, so pure a spell; 

And scorch with fire the tranquil cheek,

Where your cool radiance fell?

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Emily Jane Bronte was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel "Wuthering Heights" which is now considered to be a classic of English literature.

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