Around her flowed a stream of golden light
In which she stood with sweet, celestial mien
And beauty but before by angels seen.
With rapture I beheld the blessèd sight,
That beamed upon me ravishingly bright;
And while entranced, methought her eyes serene
Did rest upon me, and a holy spell
My being thrilled with ecstasy unknown;
But darkness soon upon my senses fell,
Though not before the bliss and joy were shown