Hermione
Thou hast beauty bright and fair,
Manner noble, aspect free,
Eyes that are untouch'd by care;
What then do we ask from thee?
Hermione, Hermione!
Thou hast reason quick and strong,
Wit that envious men admire,
And a voice, itself a song!
What then can we still desire?
Hermione, Hermione!
Something thou dost want, O queen!
(As the gold doth ask alloy),
Tears—amidst thy laughter seen,
Pity—mingling with thy joy.
This is all we ask from thee,
Hermione, Hermione!
—Bryan Waller Proctor