Because I loved the forest and wandered there alone,
The little fairy people who mock at human might
They set a spell upon me and chose me for their own.
The Little People called me—and oh, their word was sweet!
Fair as the towers of sunset I saw their kingdom rise—
But I knew my mother listened for the coming of my feet.
In tears the vision darkened and vanished from mine eyes.
The Little People called me to cast with them my lot
Or nevermore to see them, for mine own kindred’s sake.
The heart cried out within me, and yet I faltered not.