When Black Was White.

When black was white,

And love was blue,

When love was hate,

And lies were true,

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When night was day,

And stars were gone,

When wake was sleep,

And dreams were none.

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When songs were read,

And words were sung,

When need was want,

And weak were strong.

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When war was peace.

And foe was friend,

When fighting ceased,

And wrongs were cleansed.

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When love was ours,

And fear withdrew,

The world still turned,

But it turned anew.