But Thee, my Best Beloved! may "Suchi" visit fair

With songs of secret waters cooling the quiet air,

Under blue buds of lotus beds, and pâtalas which shed

Fragrance and balm, while Moonlight weaves over thy happy head

Its silvery veil! So Nights and Days of Summer pass for thee

Amid the pleasure-palaces, with love and melody!


MATTHEW ARNOLD

(1822-1888)

BY GEORGE EDWARD WOODBERRY