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1. When most I wink: when I shut my eyes the most; i.e., when I sleep.
2. unrespected: irrespective of choice; i.e. the daylight sights his eyes see are not necessarily chosen or voluntary.
4. dark directed: directed by the dark.
9. blessed made: created by a blessing.
11. fair imperfect shade: i.e. your night shadow is imperfect (due to lack of light) yet beautiful.