These lone waters, still and chilly

(Night’s nose in the lolling lily);

By these toppling crags,—no river

Murmurs near, no leaflets quiver—

All so dark and dead and chilly;

By these dank woods, by the swamp,

Where the toad and bull-frog romp;

By these dismal tarns, by the holes

Where dwell the Ghouls—

Poor damp souls!