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Poem for July 29, 2026

The poem for July 29, 2026 is "Moonless darkness stands between" by Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Moonless darkness stands between

by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Moonless darkness stands between.

Past, the Past, no more be seen!

But the Bethlehem-star may lead me

To the sight of Him Who freed me

From the self that I have been.

Make me pure, Lord: Thou art holy;

Make me meek, Lord: Thou wert lowly;

Now beginning, and alway:

Now begin, on Christmas day.

About this daily poem

Daily date
July 29, 2026
Poem
Moonless darkness stands between
Poet
Gerard Manley Hopkins
Themes
nature, hope, faith, identity

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