Poem by James Joyce

Bahnhofstrasse

The eyes that mock me sign the way
Whereto I pass at eve of day. 

Grey way whose violet signals are
The trysting and the twining star. 

Ah star of evil! star of pain!
Highhearted youth comes not again 

Nor old heart’s wisdom yet to know
The signs that mock me as I go.

1. Chamber Music. 10. Bright Cap and Streamers
2. Chamber Music. 13. Go Seek Her Out All Courteously
3. Chamber Music. 25. Lightly Come or Lightly Go
4. Chamber Music. 11. Bid Adieu, Adieu, Adieu
5. Chamber Music. 7. My Love Is in a Light Attire

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