Pure as the expanse of heaven: I thither went

With unexperienced thought, and laid me down

On the green bank to look into the clear,

Smooth lake, that to me seemed another sky.

As I bent down to look, just opposite

A shape within the watery gleam appeared

Bending to look on me. I started back;

It started back; but pleased I soon returned;

Pleased it returned as soon with answering looks

Of sympathy and love. There I had fixed