And, in the hollow of my hand,

A rosy spasm, a bubble-boat

Of living flame, it seemed to float;

A fretful fire; a heart, fierce fanned

Of red convulsions. Like a brand,

A blaze, it touched me; seemed to run

Like fever through my pulses, swift,

Of torrid poison. One by one,

Now burning ice, now freezing sun,

I felt my veins swell. Then I felt