From a dew-drop's vapored breath

To faint ghosts, there gathered still,

Grave creations weird of mist:

Then we knew the moonrise near,

As with necromance the air

Pulsed to pearl and amethyst.

Shrilled the insects of the dusk,

Grated, buzzed and strident sung

Till each leaf seemed tuned and strung

For high Pixy music brusque.