Of deep-mouthed surf, that bays by Lido’s beach.

With intermittent motion traversed far,

And shattered glancing of the western star,

Till the faint storm-bird on the heaving flow

Drops in white circles, silently like snow.

Not here the ponderous gem nor pealing note,

Dim to adorn—insentient to adore—

But purple-dyed, the mists of evening float,

In ceaseless incense from the burning floor

Of ocean, and the gathered gold of heaven