Her yellow tresses take the morn,

Like silken tassels of the corn,

And yet brown-locks are far from bad.

Pilgrim. Now I bethink me this one had

A figure like the willow tree

Which, slight and supple, wondrously

Inclines to droop with pensive grace,

And still retain its proper place.

A foot so arched and very small

The marvel was she walked at all;