XVI

On a Rose for Her Bosom

Go, lovely rose, and tell the lovelier fair
That he which loved her most was never there.

XVII

On the Little God

Of all the gods that gave me all their glories
To-day there deigns to walk with me but one.
I lead him by the hand and tell him stories.
It is the Queen of Cyprus’ little son.

XVIII

On a Prophet

Of old ’twas Samuel sought the Lord: to-day
The Lord runs after Samuel—so they say.

XIX