Surpassing time on its immortal quest.

The ship draws softly to the place of waiting,

All flush forward with a joyful aim,

And while their hands with happy hands are mating,

Lips are laughing out a happy name—

You pause, and pass among them like a flame.

HOURS

Hours when I love you, are like tranquil pools,

The liquid jewels of the forest, where

The hunted runner dips his hand, and cools