The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . The Book of Loves and Dreams. What is of love the wish and will and way? It is with gentle wishes, sweet desires, And fondest prayers, fancy the architect, Within some lovely vale, by flowers and vines Embowered, to build a home most beautiful; Bright birds and gentle creatures dwelling round; A waterfall and rivulet near by. And in this home, its chiefest occupant. Fairest of all fair maidens, eyes like stars Of loveliness, cheeks fair as skies of May, Lips like the red red rose, and breath as s
The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . The Book of Loves and Dreams. What is of love the wish and will and way? It is with gentle wishes, sweet desires, And fondest prayers, fancy the architect, Within some lovely vale, by flowers and vines Embowered, to build a home most beautiful; Bright birds and gentle creatures dwelling round; A waterfall and rivulet near by. And in this home, its chiefest occupant. Fairest of all fair maidens, eyes like stars Of loveliness, cheeks fair as skies of May, Lips like the red red rose, and breath as sweet, Her smile pure bliss, her voice all melody, He her companion and sole minister;— Living by day always with her in sight, Sleeping by night always within her arms; Dreaming of her, and of no other thing; Her smile his sunshine, and her kiss his Heaven; Life one unending round of ecstasies, And she sole source and center of delight. This, this is love, and this, felicity. Who has not felt its thrills knows nought of Heaven Nor much of earth : the fairest sweetest page In his sad history is all a blank. So mused the S
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