Here's what appears to be the exact quote from an article: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain By the false azure in the windowpane; I was the smudge of as

Here's what appears to be the exact quote from an article: I was the shadow of the waxwing slain By the false azure in the windowpane; I was the smudge of ashen fluff—and I Lived on, flew on, in the reflected sky. I think I did alright for recalling it from several years ago. I will in fact, retract my agreement and classify your criticism as overly harsh.