******* This Unruly Silence *******
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This unruly silence
Resounding in my ears
Keeps bringing up the memories
Attached to all my fears...

From childhood's hour I have not been
As others were; I have not seen
As others saw; I could not bring
My passions from a common spring...

From the same source I have not taken
My sorrow, I could not awaken
My heart to Joy at the same tone;
And all I loved, I loved alone...