Erminia writes:
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For this reason she is Patron of those who have eye problems.
Lucia = Luce = Light
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Hence St Lucy's Day, subject of Donne's great 'Nocturnal', is the shortest
day of the year. Allen Tate has a poem which talks a lot about St Lucy, but
I haven't got a copy.
Best wishes
Matthew
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