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One!
O man! Take heed!

Two!
What saith deep midnight’s voice indeed?

Three!
‘I slept my sleep —

Four!
‘From deepest dream I’ve woke and plead —

Five!
‘The world is deep,

Six!
‘And deeper than the day could read.

Seven!
‘Deep is its woe —

Eight!
‘Joy — deeper still than grief can be:

Nine!
‘Woe saith: Hence! Go!

Ten!
‘But joys all want eternity —

Eleven!
‘Want deep profound eternity!’

Twelve!