And, as it strikes, a thought revealed

Taps at my quivering brain.

The “peas and pork” bird in the air—

The solemn whip-poor-will—

Both thoughts of quaintest mystery bear

From off yon shadowed hill.

A silk-worm moth, with purple “eyes”

Upon its nether wings,

Around the lighted window flies,

Or to the casement clings.