第3章
WeshallbenotesinthatgreatSymphonyWhosecadencecirclesthroughtherhythmicspheres，AndalltheliveWorld"sthrobbingheartshallbeOnewithourheart；thestealthycreepingyearsHavelosttheirterrorsnow，weshallnotdie，TheUniverseitselfshallbeourImmortality。
Poem:Impression-LeReveillonTheskyislacedwithfitfulred，Thecirclingmistsandshadowsflee，Thedawnisrisingfromthesea，Likeawhiteladyfromherbed。
AndjaggedbrazenarrowsfallAthwartthefeathersofthenight，AndalongwaveofyellowlightBreakssilentlyontowerandhall，AndspreadingwideacrossthewoldWakesintoflightsomeflutteringbird，Andallthechestnuttopsarestirred，Andallthebranchesstreakedwithgold。
Poem:AtVeronaHowsteepthestairswithinKings"housesareForexile-weariedfeetasminetotread，AndOhowsaltandbitteristhebreadWhichfallsfromthisHound"stable，-betterfarThatIhaddiedintheredwaysofwar，OrthatthegateofFlorencebaremyhead，Thantolivethus，byallthingscomradedWhichseektheessenceofmysoultomar。
"CurseGodanddie:whatbetterhopethanthis？
HehathforgottentheeinalltheblissOfhisgoldcity，andeternalday"-
Naypeace:behindmyprison"sblindedbarsIdopossesswhatnonecantakeawayMylove，andallthegloryofthestars。
Poem:ApologiaIsitthywillthatIshouldwaxandwane，Bartermyclothofgoldforhoddengrey，AndatthypleasureweavethatwebofpainWhosebrightestthreadsareeachawastedday？
Isitthywill-LovethatIlovesowell-
ThatmySoul"sHouseshouldbeatorturedspotWherein，likeevilparamours，mustdwellThequenchlessflame，thewormthatdiethnot？
Nay，ifitbethywillIshallendure，Andsellambitionatthecommonmart，Andletdullfailurebemyvestiture，Andsorrowdigitsgravewithinmyheart。
Perchanceitmaybebetterso-atleastIhavenotmademyheartaheartofstone，Norstarvedmyboyhoodofitsgoodlyfeast，NorwalkedwhereBeautyisathingunknown。
Manyamanhathdoneso；soughttofenceInstraitenedbondsthesoulthatshouldbefree，Troddenthedustyroadofcommonsense，Whilealltheforestsangofliberty，NotmarkinghowthespottedhawkinflightPassedonwidepinionthroughtheloftyair，TowheresomesteepuntroddenmountainheightCaughtthelasttressesoftheSunGod"shair。
Orhowthelittleflowerhetrodupon，Thedaisy，thatwhite-featheredshieldofgold，FollowedwithwistfuleyesthewanderingsunContentifonceitsleaveswereaureoled。
ButsurelyitissomethingtohavebeenThebestbelovedforalittlewhile，TohavewalkedhandinhandwithLove，andseenHispurplewingsflitonceacrossthysmile。
Ay!thoughthegorgedaspofpassionfeedOnmyboy"sheart，yethaveIburstthebars，StoodfacetofacewithBeauty，knownindeedTheLovewhichmovestheSunandallthestars!
Poem:QuiaMultumAmaviDearHeart，IthinktheyoungimpassionedpriestWhenfirsthetakesfromoutthehiddenshrineHisGodimprisonedintheEucharist，Andeatsthebread，anddrinksthedreadfulwine，FeelsnotsuchawfulwonderasIfeltWhenfirstmysmitteneyesbeatfullonthee，AndallnightlongbeforethyfeetIkneltTillthouwertweariedofIdolatry。
Ah!hadstthoulikedmelessandlovedmemore，Throughallthosesummerdaysofjoyandrain，Ihadnotnowbeensorrow"sheritor，OrstoodalackeyintheHouseofPain。
Yet，thoughremorse，youth"swhite-facedseneschal，Treadonmyheelswithallhisretinue，IammostgladIlovedthee-thinkofallThesunsthatgotomakeonespeedwellblue!
Poem:SilentiumAmorisAsoften-timesthetooresplendentsunHurriesthepallidandreluctantmoonBacktohersombrecave，ereshehathwonAsingleballadfromthenightingale，SodoththyBeautymakemylipstofail，Andallmysweetestsingingoutoftune。
AndasatdawnacrossthelevelmeadOnwingsimpetuoussomewindwillcome，AndwithitstooharshkissesbreakthereedWhichwasitsonlyinstrumentofsong，Somytoostormypassionsworkmewrong，AndforexcessofLovemyLoveisdumb。
ButsurelyuntoTheemineeyesdidshowWhyIamsilent，andmyluteunstrung；
Elseitwerebetterweshouldpart，andgo，Thoutosomelipsofsweetermelody，AndItonursethebarrenmemoryOfunkissedkisses，andsongsneversung。
Poem:HerVoiceThewildbeereelsfromboughtoboughWithhisfurrycoatandhisgauzywing，Nowinalily-cup，andnowSettingajacinthbella-swing，Inhiswandering；
Sitcloserlove:itwashereItrowImadethatvow，SworethattwolivesshouldbelikeoneAslongasthesea-gulllovedthesea，Aslongasthesunflowersoughtthesun，-
Itshallbe，Isaid，foreternity"Twixtyouandme!
Dearfriend，thosetimesareoveranddone；
Love"swebisspun。
LookupwardwherethepoplartreesSwayandswayinthesummerair，HereinthevalleyneverabreezeScattersthethistledown，butthereGreatwindsblowfairFromthemightymurmuringmysticalseas，Andthewave-lashedleas。
Lookupwardwherethewhitegullscreams，Whatdoesitseethatwedonotsee？
Isthatastar？orthelampthatgleamsOnsomeoutwardvoyagingargosy，-
Ah!canitbeWehavelivedourlivesinalandofdreams!
Howsaditseems。
Sweet，thereisnothinglefttosayButthis，thatloveisneverlost，KeenwinterstabsthebreastsofMayWhosecrimsonrosesbursthisfrost，Shipstempest-tossedWillfindaharbourinsomebay，Andsowemay。
AndthereisnothinglefttodoButtokissonceagain，andpart，Nay，thereisnothingweshouldrue，Ihavemybeauty，-youyourArt，Nay，donotstart，OneworldwasnotenoughfortwoLikemeandyou。
Poem:MyVoiceWithinthisrestless，hurried，modernworldWetookourhearts"fullpleasure-YouandI，Andnowthewhitesailsofourshiparefurled，Andspenttheladingofourargosy。
Whereforemycheeksbeforetheirtimearewan，Forveryweepingismygladnessfled，Sorrowhaspaledmyyoungmouth"svermilion，AndRuindrawsthecurtainsofmybed。
ButallthiscrowdedlifehasbeentotheeNomorethanlyre，orlute，orsubtlespellOfviols，orthemusicoftheseaThatsleeps，amimicecho，intheshell。
Poem:TaediumVitaeTostabmyyouthwithdesperateknives，towearThispaltryage"sgaudylivery，Toleteachbasehandfilchmytreasury，Tomeshmysoulwithinawoman"shair，AndbemereFortune"slackeyedgroom，-IswearIloveitnot!thesethingsarelesstomeThanthethinfoamthatfretsuponthesea，LessthanthethistledownofsummerairWhichhathnoseed:bettertostandaloofFarfromtheseslanderousfoolswhomockmylifeKnowingmenot，betterthelowliestroofFitforthemeanesthindtosojournin，ThantogobacktothathoarsecaveofstrifeWheremywhitesoulfirstkissedthemouthofsin。
Poem:HumanitadItisfullwinternow:thetreesarebare，SavewherethecattlehuddlefromthecoldBeneaththepine，foritdothneverwearTheautumn"sgaudyliverywhosegoldHerjealousbrotherpilfers，butistrueTothegreendoublet；bitteristhewind，asthoughitblewFromSaturn"scave；afewthinwispsofhayLieonthesharpblackhedges，wherethewainDraggedthesweetpillageofasummer"sdayFromthelowmeadowsupthenarrowlane；
Uponthehalf-thawedsnowthebleatingsheepPresscloseagainstthehurdles，andtheshiveringhouse-dogscreepFromtheshutstabletothefrozenstreamAndbackagaindisconsolate，andmissThebawlingshepherdsandthenoisyteam；
AndoverheadincirclinglistlessnessThecawingrookswhirlroundthefrostedstack，Orcrowdthedrippingboughs；andinthefentheice-poolscrackWherethegauntbitternstalksamongthereedsAndflapshiswings，andstretchesbackhisneck，Andhootstoseethemoon；acrossthemeadsLimpsthepoorfrightenedhare，alittlespeck；
AndastrayseamewwithitsfretfulcryFlitslikeasuddendriftofsnowagainstthedullgreysky。
Fullwinter:andthelustygoodmanbringsHisloadoffaggotsfromthechillybyre，Andstampshisfeetuponthehearth，andflingsThesappybilletsonthewaningfire，AndlaughstoseethesuddenlighteningscareHischildrenattheirplay，andyet，-thespringisintheair；
Alreadytheslimcrocusstirsthesnow，AndsoonyonblanchedfieldswillbloomagainWithnoddingcowslipsforsomeladtomow，ForwiththefirstwarmkissesoftherainThewinter"sicysorrowbreakstotears，Andthebrownthrushesmate，andwithbrighteyestherabbitpeersFromthedarkwarrenwherethefir-coneslie，Andtreadsonesnowdropunderfoot，andrunsOverthemossyknoll，andblackbirdsflyAcrossourpathatevening，andthesunsStaylongerwithus；ah!howgoodtoseeGrass-girdledspringinallherjoyoflaughinggreeneryDancethroughthehedgestilltheearlyrose，(Thatsweetrepentanceofthethornybriar!)
BurstfromitssheathedemeraldanddiscloseThelittlequiveringdiskofgoldenfireWhichthebeesknowsowell，forwithitcomePaleboy"s-love，sops-in-wine，anddaffadilliesallinbloom。
Thenupanddownthefieldthesowergoes，WhileclosebehindthelaughingyounkerscaresWithshrillywhooptheblackandthievishcrows，Andthenthechestnut-treeitsglorywears，AndonthegrassthecreamyblossomfallsInodorousexcess，andfainthalf-whisperedmadrigalsStealfromthebluebells"noddingcarillonsEachbreezymorn，andthenwhitejessamine，Thatstarofitsownheaven，snap-dragonsWithlollingcrimsontongues，andeglantineIndustyvelvetscladusurpthebedAndwoodlandempery，andwhenthelingeringrosehathshedRedleafbyleafitsfoldedpanoply，Andpansiesclosedtheirpurple-liddedeyes，ChrysanthemumsfromgildedargosyUnloadtheirgaudyscentlessmerchandise，AndvioletsgettingoverboldwithdrawFromtheirshynooks，andscarletberriesdottheleaflesshaw。
Ohappyfield!andOthricehappytree!
Soonwillyourqueenindaisy-floweredsmockAndcrownofflower-de-lucetripdownthelea，SoonwillthelazyshepherdsdrivetheirflockBacktothepasturebythepool，andsoonThroughthegreenleaveswillfloatthehumofmurmuringbeesatnoon。
Soonwillthegladebebrightwithbellamour，Theflowerwhichwantonslove，andthosesweetnunsVale-liliesintheirsnowyvestitureWilltelltheirbeadedpearls，andcarnationsWithmitredduskyleaveswillscentthewind，Andstragglingtraveller"s-joyeachhedgewithyellowstarswillbind。
DearbrideofNatureandmostbounteousspring，Thatcanstgiveincreasetothesweet-breath"dkine，Andtothekiditslittlehorns，andbringThesoftandsilkyblossomstothevine，WhereisthatoldnepenthewhichofyoreMangotfrompoppyrootandglossy-berriedmandragore!
TherewasatimewhenanycommonbirdCouldmakemesinginunison，atimeWhenallthestringsofboyishlifewerestirredToquickresponseormoremelodiousrhymeByeveryforestidyll；-doIchange？
Orratherdothsomeevilthingthroughthyfairpleasauncerange？
Nay，nay，thouartthesame:"tisIwhoseekTovexwithsighsthysimplesolitude，AndbecausefruitlesstearsbedewmycheekWouldhavetheeweepwithmeinbrotherhood；
Fool!shalleachwrongedandrestlessspiritdareTotaintsuchwinewiththesaltpoisonofowndespair!
Thouartthesame:"tisIwhosewretchedsoulTakesdiscontenttobeitsparamour，AndgivesitskingdomtotherudecontrolOfwhatshouldbeitsservitor，-forsureWisdomissomewhere，thoughthestormyseaContainitnot，andthehugedeepanswer""Tisnotinme。"
Toburnwithoneclearflame，tostanderectInnaturalhonour，nottobendthekneeInprofitlessprostrationswhoseeffectIsbyitselfcondemned，whatalchemyCanteachmethis？whatherbMedeabrewedWillbringtheunexultantpeaceofessencenotsubdued？
Theminorchordwhichendstheharmony，AndforitsansweringbrotherwaitsinvainSobbingforincompletedmelody，Diesaswan"sdeath；butItheheirofpain，AsilentMemnonwithblanklidlesseyes，Waitforthelightandmusicofthosesunswhichneverrise。
Thequenched-outtorch，thelonelycypress-gloom，Thelittleduststoredinthenarrowurn，ThegentleXAIPEoftheAttictomb，-
WerenotthesebetterfarthantoreturnTomyoldfitfulrestlessmalady，Orspendmydayswithinthevoicelesscaveofmisery？
Nay!forperchancethatpoppy-crownedgodIslikethewatcherbyasickman"sbedWhotalksofsleepbutgivesitnot；hisrodHathlostitsvirtue，and，whenallissaid，Deathistoorude，tooobviousakeyTosolveonesinglesecretinalife"sphilosophy。
AndLove!thatnoblemadness，whoseaugustAndinextinguishablemightcanslayThesoulwithhoneyeddrugs，-alas!ImustFromsuchsweetruinplaytherunaway，AlthoughtooconstantmemorynevercanForgetthearchedsplendourofthosebrowsOlympianWhichforalittleseasonmademyyouthSosoftaswoonofexquisiteindolenceThatallthechidingofmoreprudentTruthSeemedthethinvoiceofjealousy，-OhenceThouhuntressdeadlierthanArtemis!
Goseeksomeotherquarry!forofthytooperilousbliss。
Mylipshavedrunkenough，-nomore，nomore，-
ThoughLovehimselfshouldturnhisgildedprowBacktothetroubledwatersofthisshoreWhereIamwreckedandstranded，evennowThechariotwheelsofpassionsweeptoonear，Hence!Hence!Ipassuntoalifemorebarren，moreaustere。
Morebarren-ay，thosearmswillneverleanDownthroughthetrellisedvinesanddrawmysoulInsweetreluctancethroughthetangledgreen；
Someotherheadmustwearthataureole，ForIamherswholovesnotanymanWhosewhiteandstainlessbosombearsthesignGorgonian。
LetVenusgoandchuckherdaintypage，Andkisshismouth，andtosshiscurlyhair，WithnetandspearandhuntingequipageLetyoungAdonistohistrystrepair，Butmeherfondandsubtle-fashionedspellDelightsnomore，thoughIcouldwinherdearestcitadel。
Ay，thoughIwerethatlaughingshepherdboyWhofromMountIdasawthelittlecloudPassoverTenedosandloftyTroyAndknewthecomingoftheQueen，andbowedInwonderatherfeet，notforthesakeOfanewHelenwouldIbidherhandtheappletake。
ThenrisesupremeAthenaargent-limbed!
And，ifmylipsbemusicless，inspireAtleastmylife:wasnotthygloryhymnedByOnewhogavetotheehisswordandlyreLikeAEschylosatwell-foughtMarathon，AnddiedtoshowthatMilton"sEnglandstillcouldbearason!
AndyetIcannottreadthePorticoAndlivewithoutdesire，fearandpain，OrnurturethatwisecalmwhichlongagoThegraveAthenianmastertaughttomen，Self-poised，self-centred，andself-comforted，Towatchtheworld"svainphantasiesgobywithunbowedhead。
Alas!thatserenebrow，thoseeloquentlips，Thoseeyesthatmirroredalleternity，RestintheirownColonos，aneclipseHathcomeonWisdom，andMnemosyneIschildless；inthenightwhichshehadmadeForloftysecureflightAthena"sowlitselfhathstrayed。
NormuchwithSciencedoIcaretoclimb，AlthoughbystrangeandsubtlewitcheryShedrewthemoonfromheaven:theMuseTimeUnrollshergorgeous-colouredtapestryTonolesseagereyes；oftenindeedInthegreatepicofPolymnia"sscrollIlovetoreadHowAsiasenthermyriadhoststowarAgainstalittletown，andpanopliedIngildedmailwithjewelledscimitar，White-shielded，purple-crested，rodetheMedeBetweenthewavingpoplarsandtheseaWhichmencallArtemisium，tillhesawThermopylaeItssteepravinespannedbyanarrowwall，AndonthenearersidealittlebroodOfcarelesslionsholdingfestival!
Andstoodamazedatsuchhardihood，Andpitchedhistentuponthereedyshore，Andstayedtwodaystowonder，andthencreptatmidnighto"erSomeunfrequentedheight，andcomingdownTheautumnforeststreacherouslyslewWhatSpartaheldmostdearandwasthecrownOffarEurotas，andpassedon，norknewHowGodhadstakedanevilnetforhimInthesmallbayatSalamis，-andyet，thepagegrowsdim，ItscadencedGreekdelightsmenot，IfeelWithsuchagoodlytimetoooutoftuneToloveitmuch:forliketheDial"swheelThatfromitsblindeddarknessstrikesthenoonYetneverseesthesun，sodomyeyesRestlesslyfollowthatwhichfrommycheatedvisionflies。
OforonegrandunselfishsimplelifeToteachuswhatisWisdom!speakyehillsOfloneHelvellyn，forthisnoteofstrifeShunnedyouruntroubledcragsandcrystalrills，WhereisthatSpiritwhichlivingblamelesslyYetdaredtokissthesmittenmouthofhisowncentury!
SpeakyeRydalianlaurels!whereisheWhosegentleheadyesheltered，thatpuresoulWhosegraciousdaysofuncrownedmajestyThroughlowliestconducttouchedtheloftygoalWhereloveanddutymingle!HimatleastThemosthighLawsweregladof，hehadsatatWisdom"sfeast；
ButweareLearning"schangelings，knowbyroteTheclarionwatchwordofeachGrecianschoolAndfollownone，theflawlessswordwhichsmoteThepaganHydraisaneffetetoolWhichweourselveshaveblunted，whatmannowShallscaletheaugustancientheightsandtooldReverencebow？
OnesuchindeedIsaw，but，Ichabod!
GoneisthatlastdearsonofItaly，WhobeingmandiedforthesakeofGod，Andwhoseunrisenbonessleeppeacefully，Oguardhim，guardhimwell，myGiotto"stower，Thoumarblelilyofthelilytown!letnotthelourOftherudetempestvexhisslumber，orTheArnowithitstawnytroubledgoldO"er-leapitsmarge，nomightierconquerorClombthehighCapitolinthedaysofoldWhenRomewasindeedRome，forLibertyWalkedlikeabridebesidehim，atwhichsightpaleMysteryFledshriekingtoherfarthestsombrestcellWithanoldmanwhograbbledrustykeys，Fledshuddering，forthatimmemorialknellWithwhichoblivionburiesdynastiesSweptlikeawoundedeagleontheblast，AstotheholyheartofRomethegreattriumvirpassed。
HeknewtheholiestheartandheightsofRome，Hedravethebasewolffromthelion"slair，AndnowliesdeadbythatempyrealdomeWhichovertopsValdarnohunginairByBrunelleschi-OMelpomeneBreathethroughthymelancholypipethysweetestthrenody!
BreathethroughthetragicstopssuchmelodiesThatJoy"sselfmaygrowjealous，andtheNineForgetawhiletheirdiscreetemperies，MourningforhimwhoonRome"slordliestshrineLitformen"slivesthelightofMarathon，Andbaretosun-forgottenfieldsthefireofthesun!
Oguardhim，guardhimwell，myGiotto"stower!
LetsomeyoungFlorentineeacheventideBringcoronalsofthatenchantedflowerWhichthedimwoodsofVallombrosahide，AnddeckthemarbletombwhereinheliesWhosesoulisassomemightyorbunseenofmortaleyes；
Somemightyorbwhosecycledwanderings，Beingtempest-driventothefarthestrimWhereChaosmeetsCreationandthewingsOftheeternalchantingCherubimArepavilionedonNothing，passedawayIntoamoonlessvoid，-andyet，thoughheisdustandclay，Heisnotdead，theimmemorialFatesForbidit，andtheclosingshearsrefrain。
Liftupyourheadsyeeverlastinggates!
Yeargentclarions，soundaloftierstrainForthevilethinghehatedlurkswithinItssombrehouse，alonewithGodandmemoriesofsin。
StillwhatavailsitthatshesoughthercaveThatmurderousmotherofredharlotries？
AtMunichonthemarblearchitraveTheGrecianboysdiesmiling，buttheseasWhichwashAEginafretinlonelinessNotmirroringtheirbeauty；soourlivesgrowcolourlessForlackofourideals，ifonestarFlametorch-likeintheheavenstheunjustSwiftdaylightkillsit，andnotrumpofwarCanwaketopassionatevoicethesilentdustWhichwasMazzinionce!richNiobeForallherstonysorrowshathhersons；butItaly，WhatEasterDayshallmakeherchildrenrise，WhowerenotGodsyetsuffered？whatsurefeetShallfindtheirgrave-clothesfolded？whatcleareyesShallseethembodily？OitweremeetTorollthestonefromoffthesepulchreAndkissthebleedingrosesoftheirwounds，inloveofher，OurItaly!ourmothervisible!
Mostblessedamongnationsandmostsad，ForwhosedearsaketheyoungCalabrianfellThatdayatAspromonteandwasgladThatinanagewhenGodwasboughtandsoldOnemancoulddieforLiberty!butwe，burntoutandcold，SeeHonoursmittenonthecheekandgyvesBindthesweetfeetofMercy:PovertyCreepsthroughoursunlesslanesandwithsharpknivesCutsthewarmthroatsofchildrenstealthily，Andnowordsaid:-OwearewretchedmenUnworthyofourgreatinheritance!whereisthepenOfaustereMilton？wherethemightyswordWhichslewitsmasterrighteously？theyearsHavelosttheirancientleader，andnowordBreaksfromthevoicelesstripodonourears:
WhileasaruinedmotherinsomespasmBearsabasechildandloathesit，soourbestenthusiasmGendersunlawfulchildren，AnarchyFreedom"sownJudas，thevileprodigalLicencewhostealsthegoldofLibertyAndyethasnothing，IgnorancetherealOneFraticidesinceCain，EnvytheaspThatstingsitselftoanguish，AvaricewhosepalsiedgraspIsinitsextentstiffened，moneyedGreedForwhosedullappetitemenwasteawayAmidthewhirrofwheelsandaretheseedOfthingswhichslaytheirsower，theseeachdaySeesrifeinEngland，andthegentlefeetOfBeautytreadnomorethestonesofeachunlovelystreet。
WhatevenCromwellsparedisdesecratedByweedandworm，lefttothestormyplayOfwindandbeatingsnow，orrenovatedBymoredestructfulhands:Time"sworstdecayWillwreatheitsruinswithsomeloveliness，ButthesenewVandalscanbutmakearain-proofbarrenness。
WhereisthatArtwhichbadetheAngelssingThroughLincoln"sloftychoir，tilltheairSeemsfromsuchmarbleharmoniestoringWithsweetersongthancommonlipscandareTodrawfromactualreed？ah!whereisnowThecunninghandwhichmadethefloweringhawthornbranchesbowForSouthwell"sarch，andcarvedtheHouseofOneWholovedtheliliesofthefieldwithallOurdearestEnglishflowers？thesamesunRisesforus:theseasonsnaturalWeavethesametapestryofgreenandgrey:
Theunchangedhillsarewithus:butthatSpirithathpassedaway。
Andyetperchanceitmaybebetterso，ForTyrannyisanincestuousQueen，Murderherbrotherisherbedfellow，AndthePlaguechamberswithher:inobsceneAndbloodypathshertreacherousfeetareset；
Bettertheemptydesertandasoulinviolate!
Forgentlebrotherhood，theharmonyOflivinginthehealthfulair，theswiftCleanbeautyofstronglimbswhenmenarefreeAndwomenchaste，thesearethethingswhichliftOursoulsupmorethanevenAgnolo"sGauntblindedSibylporingo"erthescrollofhumanwoes，OrTitian"slittlemaidenonthestairWhiteasherownsweetlilyandastall，OrMonaLisasmilingthroughherhair，-
Ah!somehowlifeisbiggerafterallThananypaintedangel，couldweseeTheGodthatiswithinus!TheoldGreekserenityWhichcurbsthepassionofthatlevellineOfmarbleyouths，whowithuntroubledeyesAndchastenedlimbsrideroundAthena"sshrineAndmirrorherdivineeconomies，AndbalancedsymmetryofwhatinmanWouldelsewageceaselesswarfare，-thisatleastwithinthespanBetweenourmother"skissesandthegraveMightsoinformourlives，thatwecouldwinSuchmightyempiresthatfromhercaveTemptationwouldgrowhoarse，andpallidSinWouldwalkashamedofhisadulteries，AndPassioncreepfromouttheHouseofLustwithstartledeyes。
TomakethebodyandthespiritoneWithallrightthings，tillnothingliveinvainFrommorntonoon，butinsweetunisonWitheverypulseoffleshandthrobofbrainThesoulinflawlessessencehighenthroned，Againstalloutervainattackinvinciblybastioned，MarkwithsereneimpartialityThestrifeofthings，andyetbecomforted，KnowingthatbythechaincausalityAllseparateexistencesarewedIntoonesupremewhole，whoseutteranceIsjoy，orholierpraise!ah!surelythisweregovernanceOfLifeinmostaugustomnipresence，ThroughwhichtherationalintellectwouldfindInpassionitsexpression，andmeresense，Ignobleelse，lendfiretothemind，AndbeingjoinedwithitinharmonyMoremysticalthanthatwhichbindsthestarsplanetary，StrikefromtheirseveraltonesoneoctavechordWhosecadencebeingmeasurelesswouldflyThroughallthecirclingspheres，thentoitsLordReturnrefreshedwithitsnewemperyAndmoreexultantpower，-thisindeedCouldwebutreachitweretofindthelast，theperfectcreed。
Ah!itwaseasywhentheworldwasyoungTokeepone"slifefreeandinviolate，Fromoursadlipsanothersongisrung，Byourownhandsourheadsaredesecrate，Wanderersindrearexile，anddispossessedOfwhatshouldbeourown，wecanbutfeedonwildunrest。
Somehowthegrace，thebloomofthingshasflown，AndofallmenwearemostwretchedwhoMustliveeachother"slivesandnotourownForverypity"ssakeandthenundoAllthatwelivedfor-itwasotherwiseWhensoulandbodyseemedtoblendinmysticsymphonies。
ButwehaveleftthosegentlehauntstopassWithwearyfeettothenewCalvary，Wherewebehold，asonewhoinaglassSeeshisownface，self-slainHumanity，AndinthedumbreproachofthatsadgazeLearnwhatanawfulphantomtheredhandofmancanraise。
Osmittenmouth!Oforeheadcrownedwiththorn!
Ochaliceofallcommonmiseries!
ThouforoursakesthatlovedtheenothastborneAnagonyofendlesscenturies，AndwewerevainandignorantnorknewThatwhenwestabbedthyheartitwasourownrealheartsweslew。
Beingourselvesthesowersandtheseeds，Thenightthatcoversandthelightsthatfade，Thespearthatpiercesandthesidethatbleeds，Thelipsbetrayingandthelifebetrayed；
Thedeephathcalm:themoonhathrest:butweLordsofthenaturalworldareyetourowndreadenemy。
IsthistheendofallthatprimalforceWhich，initschangesbeingstillthesame，FromeyelessChaoscleftitsupwardcourse，Throughravenousseasandwhirlingrocksandflame，TillthesunsmetinheavenandbeganTheircycles，andthemorningstarssang，andtheWordwasMan!
Nay，nay，wearebutcrucified，andthoughThebloodysweatfallsfromourbrowslikerainLoosenthenails-weshallcomedownIknow，Staunchtheredwounds-weshallbewholeagain，Noneedhaveweofhyssop-ladenrod，Thatwhichispurelyhuman，thatisgodlike，thatisGod。
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Sweet，Iblameyounot，forminethefaultwas，hadInotbeenmadeofcommonclayIhadclimbedthehigherheightsunclimbedyet，seenthefullerair，thelargerday。
FromthewildnessofmywastedpassionIhadstruckabetter，clearersong，Litsomelighterlightoffreerfreedom，battledwithsomeHydra-headedwrong。
Hadmylipsbeensmittenintomusicbythekissesthatbutmadethembleed，YouhadwalkedwithBiceandtheangelsonthatverdantandenamelledmead。
IhadtrodtheroadwhichDantetreadingsawthesunsofsevencirclesshine，Ay!perchancehadseentheheavensopening，astheyopenedtotheFlorentine。
Andthemightynationswouldhavecrownedme，whoamcrownlessnowandwithoutname，AndsomeorientdawnhadfoundmekneelingonthethresholdoftheHouseofFame。
Ihadsatwithinthatmarblecirclewheretheoldestbardisastheyoung，Andthepipeiseverdroppinghoney，andthelyre"sstringsareeverstrung。
Keatshadlifteduphishymenealcurlsfromoutthepoppy-seededwine，Withambrosialmouthhadkissedmyforehead，claspedthehandofnobleloveinmine。
Andatspringtide，whentheapple-blossomsbrushtheburnishedbosomofthedove，Twoyoungloverslyinginanorchardwouldhavereadthestoryofourlove。
Wouldhavereadthelegendofmypassion，knownthebittersecretofmyheart，Kissedaswehavekissed，butneverpartedaswetwoarefatednowtopart。
Forthecrimsonflowerofourlifeiseatenbythecankerwormoftruth，Andnohandcangatherupthefallenwitheredpetalsoftheroseofyouth。
YetIamnotsorrythatIlovedyou-ah!whatelsehadIaboytodo，-
Forthehungryteethoftimedevour，andthesilent-footedyearspursue。
Rudderless，wedriftathwartatempest，andwhenoncethestormofyouthispast，Withoutlyre，withoutluteorchorus，Deaththesilentpilotcomesatlast。
Andwithinthegravethereisnopleasure，fortheblindwormbattensontheroot，AndDesireshuddersintoashes，andthetreeofPassionbearsnofruit。
Ah!whatelsehadItodobutloveyou，God"sownmotherwaslessdeartome，AndlessdeartheCytheraeanrisinglikeanargentlilyfromthesea。
Ihavemademychoice，havelivedmypoems，and，thoughyouthisgoneinwasteddays，Ihavefoundthelover"scrownofmyrtlebetterthanthepoet"scrownofbays。
Poem:FromSpringDaysToWinter(ForMusic)
Inthegladspringtimewhenleavesweregreen，Omerrilythethrostlesings!
Isought，amidthetangledsheen，Lovewhommineeyeshadneverseen，Othegladdovehasgoldenwings!
Betweentheblossomsredandwhite，Omerrilythethrostlesings!
Mylovefirstcameintomysight，Operfectvisionofdelight，Othegladdovehasgoldenwings!
Theyellowapplesglowedlikefire，Omerrilythethrostlesings!
OLovetoogreatforliporlyre，Blownroseofloveandofdesire，Othegladdovehasgoldenwings!
Butnowwithsnowthetreeisgrey，Ah，sadlynowthethrostlesings!
Myloveisdead:ah!well-a-day，SeeathersilentfeetIlayAdovewithbrokenwings!
Ah，Love!ah，Love!thatthouwertslain-
FondDove，fondDovereturnagain!
Poem:Tristitiae[Greektextwhichcannotbereproduced]
OwellforhimwholivesateaseWithgarneredgoldinwidedomain，Norheedsthesplashingoftherain，Thecrashingdownofforesttrees。
Owellforhimwhone"erhathknownThetravailofthehungryyears，Afathergreywithgriefandtears，Amotherweepingallalone。
ButwellforhimwhosefoothathtrodThewearyroadoftoilandstrife，Yetfromthesorrowsofhislife。
BuildsladderstobenearerGod。
Poem:TheTrueKnowledge[Greektextwhichcannotbereproduced]
Thouknowestall；IseekinvainWhatlandstotillorsowwithseed-
Thelandisblackwithbriarandweed，Norcaresforfallingtearsorrain。
Thouknowestall；IsitandwaitWithblindedeyesandhandsthatfail，TillthelastliftingoftheveilAndthefirstopeningofthegate。
Thouknowestall；Icannotsee。
ItrustIshallnotliveinvain，IknowthatweshallmeetagainInsomedivineeternity。
Poem:LeJardinThelily"switheredchalicefallsArounditsrodofdustygold，Andfromthebeech-treesonthewoldThelastwood-pigeoncoosandcalls。
ThegaudyleoninesunflowerHangsblackandbarrenonitsstalk，AnddownthewindygardenwalkThedeadleavesscatter，-hourbyhour。
Paleprivet-petalswhiteasmilkAreblownintoasnowymass:
TheroseslieuponthegrassLikelittleshredsofcrimsonsilk。
Poem:LaMerAwhitemistdriftsacrosstheshrouds，AwildmooninthiswintryskyGleamslikeanangrylion"seyeOutofamaneoftawnyclouds。
ThemuffledsteersmanatthewheelIsbutashadowinthegloom；-
Andinthethrobbingengine-roomLeapthelongrodsofpolishedsteel。
TheshatteredstormhasleftitstraceUponthishugeandheavingdome，ForthethinthreadsofyellowfoamFloatonthewaveslikeravelledlace。
Poem:UnderTheBalconyObeautifulstarwiththecrimsonmouth!
Omoonwiththebrowsofgold!
Riseup，riseup，fromtheodoroussouth!
Andlightformyloveherway，LestherlittlefeetshouldstrayOnthewindyhillandthewold!
Obeautifulstarwiththecrimsonmouth!
Omoonwiththebrowsofgold!
Oshipthatshakesonthedesolatesea!
Oshipwiththewet，whitesail!
Putin，putin，totheporttome!
FormyloveandIwouldgoTothelandwherethedaffodilsblowIntheheartofavioletdale!
Oshipthatshakesonthedesolatesea!
Oshipwiththewet，whitesail!
Orapturousbirdwiththelow，sweetnote!
Obirdthatsitsonthespray!
Singon，singon，fromyoursoftbrownthroat!
AndmyloveinherlittlebedWilllisten，andliftherheadFromthepillow，andcomemyway!
Orapturousbirdwiththelow，sweetnote!
Obirdthatsitsonthespray!
Oblossomthathangsinthetremulousair!
Oblossomwithlipsofsnow!
Comedown，comedown，formylovetowear!
Youwilldieonherheadinacrown，Youwilldieinafoldofhergown，Toherlittlelightheartyouwillgo!
Oblossomthathangsinthetremulousair!
Oblossomwithlipsofsnow!
Poem:TheHarlot"sHouseWecaughtthetreadofdancingfeet，Weloitereddownthemoonlitstreet，Andstoppedbeneaththeharlot"shouse。
Inside，abovethedinandfray，WeheardtheloudmusiciansplayThe"TreuesLiebesHerz"ofStrauss。
Likestrangemechanicalgrotesques，Makingfantasticarabesques，Theshadowsracedacrosstheblind。
WewatchedtheghostlydancersspinTosoundofhornandviolin，Likeblackleaveswheelinginthewind。
Likewire-pulledautomatons，SlimsilhouettedskeletonsWentsidlingthroughtheslowquadrille，Thentookeachotherbythehand，Anddancedastatelysaraband；
Theirlaughterechoedthinandshrill。
SometimesaclockworkpuppetpressedAphantomlovertoherbreast，Sometimestheyseemedtotrytosing。
SometimesahorriblemarionetteCameout，andsmokeditscigaretteUponthestepslikealivething。
Then，turningtomylove，Isaid，"Thedeadaredancingwiththedead，Thedustiswhirlingwiththedust。"
Butshe-sheheardtheviolin，Andleftmyside，andenteredin:
Lovepassedintothehouseoflust。
Thensuddenlythetunewentfalse，Thedancersweariedofthewaltz，Theshadowsceasedtowheelandwhirl。
Anddownthelongandsilentstreet，Thedawn，withsilver-sandalledfeet，Creptlikeafrightenedgirl。
Poem:LeJardinDesTuileriesThiswinterairiskeenandcold，Andkeenandcoldthiswintersun，ButroundmychairthechildrenrunLikelittlethingsofdancinggold。
SometimesaboutthepaintedkioskThemimicsoldiersstrutandstride，Sometimestheblue-eyedbrigandshideInthebleaktanglesofthebosk。
Andsometimes，whiletheoldnurseconsHerbook，theystealacrossthesquare，AndlaunchtheirpapernavieswhereHugeTritonwrithesingreenishbronze。
Andnowinmimicflighttheyflee，Andnowtheyrush，aboisterousband-
And，tinyhandontinyhand，Climbuptheblackandleaflesstree。
Ah!crueltree!ifIwereyou，Andchildrenclimbedme，fortheirsakeThoughitbewinterIwouldbreakIntospringblossomswhiteandblue!
Poem:OnTheSaleByAuctionOfKeats"LoveLettersThesearetheletterswhichEndymionwroteToonehelovedinsecret，andapart。
AndnowthebrawlersoftheauctionmartBargainandbidforeachpoorblottednote，Ay!foreachseparatepulseofpassionquoteThemerchant"sprice。IthinktheylovenotartWhobreakthecrystalofapoet"sheartThatsmallandsicklyeyesmayglareandgloat。
Isitnotsaidthatmanyyearsago，InafarEasterntown，somesoldiersranWithtorchesthroughthemidnight，andbeganTowrangleformeanraiment，andtothrowDiceforthegarmentsofawretchedman，NotknowingtheGod"swonder，orHiswoe？
Poem:TheNewRemorseThesinwasmine；Ididnotunderstand。
Sonowismusicprisonedinhercave，SavewheresomeebbingdesultorywaveFretswithitsrestlesswhirlsthismeagrestrand。
AndinthewitheredhollowofthislandHathSummerdugherselfsodeepagrave，ThathardlycantheleadenwillowcraveOnesilverblossomfromkeenWinter"shand。
Butwhoisthiswhocomethbytheshore？
(Nay，love，lookupandwonder!)WhoisthisWhocomethindyedgarmentsfromtheSouth？
Itisthynew-foundLord，andheshallkissTheyetunravishedrosesofthymouth，AndIshallweepandworship，asbefore。
Poem:LePanneauUndertherose-tree"sdancingshadeTherestandsalittleivorygirl，PullingtheleavesofpinkandpearlWithpalegreennailsofpolishedjade。
Theredleavesfalluponthemould，Thewhiteleavesflutter，onebyone，Downtoabluebowlwherethesun，Likeagreatdragon，writhesingold。
Thewhiteleavesfloatupontheair，Theredleavesflutteridlydown，Somefalluponheryellowgown，Andsomeuponherravenhair。
Shetakesanamberluteandsings，AndasshesingsasilvercraneBeginshisscarletnecktostrain，Andflaphisburnishedmetalwings。
Shetakesaluteofamberbright，AndfromthethicketwhereheliesHerlover，withhisalmondeyes，Watcheshermovementsindelight。
Andnowshegivesacryoffear，Andtinytearsbegintostart:
AthornhaswoundedwithitsdartThepink-veinedsea-shellofherear。
Andnowshelaughsamerrynote:
TherehasfallenapetaloftheroseJustwheretheyellowsatinshowsTheblue-veinedflowerofherthroat。
Withpalegreennailsofpolishedjade，Pullingtheleavesofpinkandpearl，TherestandsalittleivorygirlUndertherose-tree"sdancingshade。
Poem:LesBallonsAgainsttheseturbidturquoiseskiesThelightandluminousballoonsDipanddriftlikesatinmoons，Driftlikesilkenbutterflies；
Reelwitheverywindygust，Riseandreellikedancinggirls，Floatlikestrangetransparentpearls，Fallandfloatlikesilverdust。
Nowtothelowleavestheycling，Eachwithcoyfantasticpose，EachapetalofaroseStrainingatagossamerstring。
Thentothetalltreestheyclimb，Likethinglobesofamethyst，WanderingopalskeepingtrystWiththerubiesofthelime。
Poem:CanzonetIhavenostoreOfgryphon-guardedgold；
Now，asbefore，Bareistheshepherd"sfold。
RubiesnorpearlsHaveItogemthythroat；
YetwoodlandgirlsHavelovedtheshepherd"snote。
ThenpluckareedAndbidmesingtothee，ForIwouldfeedThineearswithmelody，WhoartmorefairThanfairestfleur-de-lys，MoresweetandrareThansweetestambergris。
Whatdostthoufear？
YoungHyacinthisslain，Panisnothere，Andwillnotcomeagain。
NohornedFaunTreadsdowntheyellowleas，NoGodatdawnStealsthroughtheolivetrees。
Hylasisdead，Norwillhee"erdivineThoselittleredRose-petalledlipsofthine。
OnthehighhillNoivorydryadsplay，SilverandstillSinksthesadautumnday。
Poem:SymphonyInYellowAnomnibusacrossthebridgeCrawlslikeayellowbutterfly，And，hereandthere，apasser-byShowslikealittlerestlessmidge。
BigbargesfullofyellowhayAremooredagainsttheshadowywharf，And，likeayellowsilkenscarf，Thethickfoghangsalongthequay。
TheyellowleavesbegintofadeAndflutterfromtheTempleelms，AndatmyfeetthepalegreenThamesLieslikearodofrippledjade。
Poem:InTheForestOutofthemid-wood"stwilightIntothemeadow"sdawn，Ivorylimbedandbrown-eyed，FlashesmyFaun!
Heskipsthroughthecopsessinging，Andhisshadowdancesalong，AndIknownotwhichIshouldfollow，Shadoworsong!
OHunter，snaremehisshadow!
ONightingale，catchmehisstrain!
ElsemoonstruckwithmusicandmadnessItrackhiminvain!
Poem:ToMyWife-WithACopyOfMyPoemsIcanwritenostatelyproemAsapreludetomylay；
FromapoettoapoemIwoulddaretosay。
ForifofthesefallenpetalsOnetoyouseemfair，LovewillwaftittillitsettlesOnyourhair。
AndwhenwindandwinterhardenAllthelovelessland，Itwillwhisperofthegarden，Youwillunderstand。
Poem:WithACopyOf"AHouseOfPomegranates"
Go，littlebook，Tohimwho，onalutewithhornsofpearl，SangofthewhitefeetoftheGoldenGirl:
AndbidhimlookIntothypages:itmayhapthatheMayfindthatgoldenmaidensdancethroughthee。
Poem:RosesAndRue(ToL。L。)
Couldwedigupthislong-buriedtreasure，Wereitworththepleasure，Wenevercouldlearnlove"ssong，Wearepartedtoolong。
CouldthepassionatepastthatisfledCallbackitsdead，Couldweliveitalloveragain，Wereitworththepain!
IrememberweusedtomeetByaniviedseat，AndyouwarbledeachprettywordWiththeairofabird；
Andyourvoicehadaquaverinit，Justlikealinnet，Andshook，astheblackbird"sthroatWithitslastbignote；
Andyoureyes，theyweregreenandgreyLikeanAprilday，ButlitintoamethystWhenIstoopedandkissed；
Andyourmouth，itwouldneversmileForalong，longwhile，ThenitrippledalloverwithlaughterFiveminutesafter。
Youwerealwaysafraidofashower，Justlikeaflower:
IrememberyoustartedandranWhentherainbegan。
IrememberInevercouldcatchyou，Fornoonecouldmatchyou，Youhadwonderful，luminous，fleet，Littlewingstoyourfeet。
Irememberyourhair-didItieit？
Foritalwaysranriot-
Likeatangledsunbeamofgold:
Thesethingsareold。
Iremembersowelltheroom，AndthelilacbloomThatbeatatthedrippingpaneInthewarmJunerain；
Andthecolourofyourgown，Itwasamber-brown，AndtwoyellowsatinbowsFromyourshouldersrose。
AndthehandkerchiefofFrenchlaceWhichyouheldtoyourface-
Hadasmalltearleftastain？
Orwasittherain？
OnyourhandasitwavedadieuTherewereveinsofblue；
Inyourvoiceasitsaidgood-byeWasapetulantcry，"Youhaveonlywastedyourlife。"
(Ah，thatwastheknife!)
WhenIrushedthroughthegardengateItwasalltoolate。
Couldweliveitoveragain，Wereitworththepain，CouldthepassionatepastthatisfledCallbackitsdead!
Well，ifmyheartmustbreak，Dearlove，foryoursake，Itwillbreakinmusic，Iknow，Poets"heartsbreakso。
ButstrangethatIwasnottoldThatthebraincanholdInatinyivorycellGod"sheavenandhell。
Poem:DesespoirTheseasonssendtheirruinastheygo，ForinthespringthenarcissshowsitsheadNorwitherstilltherosehasflamedtored，Andintheautumnpurplevioletsblow，Andtheslimcrocusstirsthewintersnow；
WhereforeyonleaflesstreeswillbloomagainAndthisgreylandgrowgreenwithsummerrainAndsendupcowslipsforsomeboytomow。
ButwhatoflifewhosebitterhungryseaFlowsatourheels，andgloomofsunlessnightCoversthedayswhichnevermorereturn？
Ambition，loveandallthethoughtsthatburnWelosetoosoon，andonlyfinddelightInwitheredhusksofsomedeadmemory。
Poem:Pan-DoubleVillanelleI
Ogoat-footGodofArcady!
Thismodernworldisgreyandold，Andwhatremainstousofthee？
NomoretheshepherdladsingleeThrowapplesatthywattledfold，Ogoat-footGodofArcady!
NorthroughthelaurelscanoneseeThysoftbrownlimbs，thybeardofgold，Andwhatremainstousofthee？
AnddullanddeadourThameswouldbe，Forherethewindsarechillandcold，Ogoat-footGodofArcady!
ThenkeepthetombofHelice，Thineolive-woods，thyvine-cladwold，Andwhatremainstousofthee？
ThoughmanyanunsungelegySleepsinthereedsourrivershold，Ogoat-footGodofArcady!
Ah，whatremainstousofthee？
II
Ah，leavethehillsofArcady，Thysatyrsandtheirwantonplay，Thismodernworldhathneedofthee。
NonymphorFaunindeedhavewe，ForFaunandnymphareoldandgrey，Ah，leavethehillsofArcady!
ThisisthelandwherelibertyLitgrave-browedMiltononhisway，Thismodernworldhathneedofthee!
AlandofancientchivalryWheregentleSidneysawtheday，Ah，leavethehillsofArcady!
Thisfiercesea-lionofthesea，ThisEnglandlackssomestrongerlay，Thismodernworldhathneedofthee!
Thenblowsometrumpetloudandfree，Andgivethineoatenpipeaway，Ah，leavethehillsofArcady!
Thismodernworldhathneedofthee!
Poem:TheSphinx(ToMarcelSchwobinfriendshipandinadmiration)
InadimcornerofmyroomforlongerthanmyfancythinksAbeautifulandsilentSphinxhaswatchedmethroughtheshiftinggloom。
InviolateandimmobileshedoesnotriseshedoesnotstirForsilvermoonsarenaughttoherandnaughttoherthesunsthatreel。
Redfollowsgreyacrosstheair，thewavesofmoonlightebbandflowButwiththeDawnshedoesnotgoandinthenight-timesheisthere。
DawnfollowsDawnandNightsgrowoldandallthewhilethiscuriouscatLiescouchingontheChinesematwitheyesofsatinrimmedwithgold。
UponthematsheliesandleersandonthetawnythroatofherFluttersthesoftandsilkyfurorripplestoherpointedears。
Comeforth，mylovelyseneschal!sosomnolent，sostatuesque!
Comeforthyouexquisitegrotesque!halfwomanandhalfanimal!
ComeforthmylovelylanguorousSphinx!andputyourheaduponmyknee!
AndletmestrokeyourthroatandseeyourbodyspottedliketheLynx!
AndletmetouchthosecurvingclawsofyellowivoryandgraspThetailthatlikeamonstrousAspcoilsroundyourheavyvelvetpaws!
AthousandwearycenturiesarethinewhileIhavehardlyseenSometwentysummerscasttheirgreenforAutumn"sgaudyliveries。
ButyoucanreadtheHieroglyphsonthegreatsandstoneobelisks，AndyouhavetalkedwithBasilisks，andyouhavelookedonHippogriffs。
Otellme，wereyoustandingbywhenIsistoOsirisknelt？
AnddidyouwatchtheEgyptianmeltherunionforAntonyAnddrinkthejewel-drunkenwineandbendherheadinmimicaweToseethehugeproconsuldrawthesaltedtunnyfromthebrine？
AnddidyoumarktheCypriankisswhiteAdononhiscatafalque？
AnddidyoufollowAmenalk，theGodofHeliopolis？
AnddidyoutalkwithThoth，anddidyouhearthemoon-hornedIoweep？
Andknowthepaintedkingswhosleepbeneaththewedge-shapedPyramid？
Liftupyourlargeblacksatineyeswhicharelikecushionswhereonesinks!
Fawnatmyfeet，fantasticSphinx!andsingmeallyourmemories!
SingtomeoftheJewishmaidwhowanderedwiththeHolyChild，Andhowyouledthemthroughthewild，andhowtheysleptbeneathyourshade。
SingtomeofthatodorousgreenevewhencrouchingbythemargeYouheardfromAdrian"sgildedbargethelaughterofAntinousAndlappedthestreamandfedyourdrouthandwatchedwithhotandhungrystareTheivorybodyofthatrareyoungslavewithhispomegranatemouth!
SingtomeoftheLabyrinthinwhichthetwi-
formedbullwasstalled!
Singtomeofthenightyoucrawledacrossthetemple"sgraniteplinthWhenthroughthepurplecorridorsthescreamingscarletIbisflewInterror，andahorriddewdrippedfromthemoaningMandragores，Andthegreattorpidcrocodilewithinthetankshedslimytears，AndtarethejewelsfromhisearsandstaggeredbackintotheNile，AndthepriestscursedyouwithshrillpsalmsasinyourclawsyouseizedtheirsnakeAndcreptawaywithittoslakeyourpassionbytheshudderingpalms。
Whowereyourlovers？whoweretheywhowrestledforyouinthedust？
WhichwasthevesselofyourLust？WhatLemanhadyou，everyday？
DidgiantLizardscomeandcrouchbeforeyouonthereedybanks？
DidGryphonswithgreatmetalflanksleaponyouinyourtrampledcouch？
Didmonstroushippopotamicomesidlingtowardyouinthemist？
Didgilt-scaleddragonswritheandtwistwithpassionasyoupassedthemby？
Andfromthebrick-builtLyciantombwhathorribleChimeracameWithfearfulheadsandfearfulflametobreednewwondersfromyourwomb？
OrhadyoushamefulsecretquestsanddidyouharrytoyourhomeSomeNereidcoiledinamberfoamwithcuriousrockcrystalbreasts？
OrdidyoutreadingthroughthefrothcalltothebrownSidonianFortidingsofLeviathan，LeviathanorBehemoth？
Ordidyouwhenthesunwassetclimbupthecactus-coveredslopeTomeetyourswarthyEthiopwhosebodywasofpolishedjet？
OrdidyouwhiletheearthenskiffsdroppeddownthegreyNiloticflatsAttwilightandtheflickeringbatsflewroundthetemple"stripleglyphsStealtotheborderofthebarandswimacrossthesilentlakeAndslinkintothevaultandmakethePyramidyourlupanarTillfromeachblacksarcophagusroseupthepaintedswatheddead？
Ordidyoulureuntoyourbedtheivory-hornedTragelaphos？
OrdidyoulovethegodofflieswhoplaguedtheHebrewsandwassplashedWithwineuntothewaist？orPasht，whohadgreenberylsforhereyes？
Orthatyounggod，theTyrian，whowasmoreamorousthanthedoveOfAshtaroth？ordidyoulovethegodoftheAssyrianWhosewings，likestrangetransparenttalc，rosehighabovehishawk-facedhead，PaintedwithsilverandwithredandribbedwithrodsofOreichalch？
OrdidhugeApisfromhiscarleapdownandlaybeforeyourfeetBigblossomsofthehoney-sweetandhoney-
colourednenuphar？
Howsubtle-secretisyoursmile!Didyoulovenonethen？Nay，IknowGreatAmmonwasyourbedfellow!HelaywithyoubesidetheNile!
Theriver-horsesintheslimetrumpetedwhentheysawhimcomeOdorouswithSyriangalbanumandsmearedwithspikenardandwiththyme。
Hecamealongtheriverbanklikesometallgalleyargent-sailed，Hestrodeacrossthewaters，mailedinbeauty，andthewaterssank。
Hestrodeacrossthedesertsand:hereachedthevalleywhereyoulay:
Hewaitedtillthedawnofday:thentouchedyourblackbreastswithhishand。
Youkissedhismouthwithmouthsofflame:
youmadethehornedgodyourown:
Youstoodbehindhimonhisthrone:youcalledhimbyhissecretname。
Youwhisperedmonstrousoraclesintothecavernsofhisears:
Withbloodofgoatsandbloodofsteersyoutaughthimmonstrousmiracles。
WhiteAmmonwasyourbedfellow!YourchamberwasthesteamingNile!
Andwithyourcurvedarchaicsmileyouwatchedhispassioncomeandgo。
WithSyrianoilshisbrowswerebright:
andwide-spreadasatentatnoonHismarblelimbsmadepalethemoonandlentthedayalargerlight。
Hislonghairwasninecubits"spanandcolouredlikethatyellowgemWhichhiddenintheirgarment"shemthemerchantsbringfromKurdistan。
Hisfacewasasthemustthatliesuponavatofnew-madewine:
Theseascouldnotinsapphirinetheperfectazureofhiseyes。
Histhicksoftthroatwaswhiteasmilkandthreadedwiththinveinsofblue:
Andcuriouspearlslikefrozendewwerebroideredonhisflowingsilk。
Onpearlandporphyrypedestalledhewastoobrighttolookupon:
Foronhisivorybreastthereshonethewondrousocean-emerald，ThatmysticmoonlitjewelwhichsomediveroftheColchiancavesHadfoundbeneaththeblackeningwavesandcarriedtotheColchianwitch。
Beforehisgildedgaliotrannakedvine-wreathedcorybants，Andlinesofswayingelephantskneltdowntodrawhischariot，AndlinesofswarthyNubiansbareuphislitterasherodeDownthegreatgranite-pavenroadbetweenthenoddingpeacock-fans。
ThemerchantsbroughthimsteatitefromSidonintheirpaintedships:
Themeanestcupthattouchedhislipswasfashionedfromachrysolite。
Themerchantsbroughthimcedarchestsofrichapparelboundwithcords:
HistrainwasbornebyMemphianlords:youngkingsweregladtobehisguests。