But acquiescence that I take my rest,

Contented to be clay, while in your heaven

The sun reserves love for the Spirit-Seven

Companioning God's throne they lamp before,

—Leaves earth a mute waste only wandered o'er

By that pale soft sweet disempassioned moon

Which smiles me slow forgiveness! Such, the boon

I beg? Nay, dear, submit to this—just this

Supreme endeavor! As my lips now kiss

Your feet, my arms convulse your shrouding robe,