As that which in thee lies,—

An evanescent draft, whose incense mounts the skies.

And, pipe, a breath like thine;

Her hair an amber gold,

And wrought in shapes as fine

As that which now I hold;

A grace in every limb, her form thy slender mould.

And when her lips I kiss,

Oh, may she burn like thee,

And strive to give me bliss!