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Day after.
\r\nRemembered laughter.

\r\nDay before.
\r\nEven score.

\r\nDay of.
\r\nHand in glove.

\r\nDay for night.
\r\nTwilight.

\r\nNight for day.
\r\nStar spray.

\r\nDay in. Day out.
\r\nWhisper. Shout.

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