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My heart like moon-charmed waters, all unrest.
Alexander Smith
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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
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Cille Mheàrnaig
Moon
Water
Heart
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Unrest
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Waters
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