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I Ernest Dowson Sum Qualis Explore2 X2 Awoke

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When I awoke and found the dawn was gray:
I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fasion.
Back •Juxtaposition of 'red mouth' fading to 'gray' denotes the desire (which is 'bought') as being temporary + not satiating
•'Dawn was grey' pathetic fallacy for despair speaker felt upon awakening and sobering up

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