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Your paths were two when
        first the tale began
And now are one, and still
        with every year
Love, the Divine Roadmaker,
        works His will.
And of these paths he makes
        one perfect Road
Which those who follow after
        shall find smooth
And with more easy steps
        shall seek the Dawn.