Song of Eros, in "Agathon"

by George Edward Woodberry

When love in the faint heart trembles,   And the eyes with tears are wet, Oh, tell me what resembles   Thee, young Regret? Violets with dewdrops drooping;   Lilies o’erfull of gold, Roses in June rains stooping,   That weep for the cold, Are like thee, young Regret. Bloom, violets, lilies, and roses!   But what, young Desire, Like thee, when love discloses   Thy heart of fire? The wild swan unreturning,   The eagle alone with the sun, The long-winged storm-gulls burning   Seaward when day is done, Are like thee, young Desire.

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