And gray, now night is here: nor will

Another torn red sunset come to pass.

And so I sit and turn the book of gray,

Feeling the shadows like a blind man reading,

All fearful lest I find some next word bleeding.

Nay, take my painted missal book away.

SERVICE OF ALL THE DEAD

Between the avenue of cypresses

All in their scarlet capes and surplices

Of linen, go the chaunting choristers,