The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . ut ever passes by. So gay the Youth when came his merry moods. Moods slow to come but very quick to go. Like sunny days in dreary winter-time;— And then all smiles his face, all bright his eyes. Thrice magnetized his words thrilled every heart. And made his wish their law and sole delight. But gravitate he would to themes of love. And when at moonlight hour with maiden fair Her would he tell of his fair spirit-love. And in her ears pour all the poetry Of mans idolatry for her he loves. Chaste was
The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . ut ever passes by. So gay the Youth when came his merry moods. Moods slow to come but very quick to go. Like sunny days in dreary winter-time;— And then all smiles his face, all bright his eyes. Thrice magnetized his words thrilled every heart. And made his wish their law and sole delight. But gravitate he would to themes of love. And when at moonlight hour with maiden fair Her would he tell of his fair spirit-love. And in her ears pour all the poetry Of mans idolatry for her he loves. Chaste was each thought, and delicate its dress, But all ideal was,— Utopia The scene, and Fancy the fond rhapsodist. A bride all beauty, love and tenderness, Sweet walks beside the sea, and mong the groves, A grotto cool hid from all other eyes, A tiny boat upon a tiny lake Amid green woods, wild rocks and moonlit hills; A home of flowers, music and kind deeds. Their pets a snowy dove and young gazelle. All love their thoughts, one round of bliss their lives. So did his soul its Eden-dream
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