'Mid the light of wings advancing;

And at once the radiant hue

Of immortal smiles I knew;

Heard the voice of reassurance

Ask the tale of love's endurance:—

'Why such prayer? And who for thee,

Sappho, should be touch'd by me;

Passion-charmed in frenzy strong—

Who hath wrought my Sappho wrong?

'—Soon for flight pursuit wilt find,