Of One Who Neither Sees Nor Hears

She lives in light, not shadow; Not silence, but the sound Which thrills the stars of heaven And trembles from the ground. She breathes a finer ether, Beholds a keener sun; In her supernal being Music and light are one. Unknown the subtle senses That lead her through the day; Love, light, and song and color Come by another way. Sight brings she to the seeing, New song to those that hear; Her braver spirit sounding Where mortals fail and fear. She at the heart of being Serene and glad doth dwell; Spirit with scarce a veil of flesh; A soul made visible. Or is it only a lovely girl, With flowers at her maiden breast? —Helen, here is a book of song From the poet who loves you best.

Collection: 
English
Richard Watson Gilder

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