Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill, Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931, ill · New York, Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 106
western islands have I beenWhich bards in fealty to Apollo hold. Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-browd Homer ruled as his demesne : Yet did I never breathe its pure serene Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold : Then felt I like some watcher of the skiesWhen a new planet… … FOR MUSIC A LAKE and a fair} boat To sail in the moonlight clear,— And merrily we would float From the dragons that watch us here ! Thy gown should be snow-white silk, And strings of orient pearls,Like gossamers dipped in milk. Should twine with thy raven cm^ls Red rubies should deck thy hands,And…
English poetry · Children's poetry
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