And off that thought went winging.

And once again that thought returned,

With yet more brightness on it—

This time with the desire I burned

To weave it in a sonnet.

I'd get an artist chum to do

The subject in a rare cut.

Alas! before 'twas grasped it flew,

Alarmed by, "Git yer 'air cut!"

I strayed in silent solitude