My senses, erewhile numb like drowséd watchmen,

Had never seen nor heard; now they arouse

Each other’s life, o’ermastered with their bliss

And clambering upon you; round about you

All forms are merged and melted, once so sharp

And boldly-lined they almost tore the eye

Like clouds before the radiant lines of morning,

And like a dizzied man who sees the abysm

And fears the sucking fall, I could outstretch

My hand for yours, yea, cling around your neck