Here the whole world (stars, water, air, And field, and forest, as the…

C. S. Lewis
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Here the whole world (stars, water, air, And field, and forest, as they were Reflected in a single mind) Like cast off clothes was left behind In ashes, yet with hopes that she, Re-born from holy poverty, In lenten lands, hereafter may Resume them on her Easter Day. (Epitaph for Joy Gresham) ✨ Clive Staples Lewis, Here The Whole World
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