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. Reality my loom, fancy my warp And woof and silken threads: so read the Leaves. Far, far away, beyond the outer orbs, A planet rolls around its blazing sire,— A planet fair, but small, and cursed with woes. Sin there her temples has, and neath her sway Hundreds of millions bow, and seem content. Her chiefest sanctuarys built to Self, And I Myself is her chief idols name. Her ruling priestess fair Deceit, the first And best beloved of all her progeny,— Who donneth man
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. Reality my loom, fancy my warp And woof and silken threads: so read the Leaves. Far, far away, beyond the outer orbs, A planet rolls around its blazing sire,— A planet fair, but small, and cursed with woes. Sin there her temples has, and neath her sway Hundreds of millions bow, and seem content. Her chiefest sanctuarys built to Self, And I Myself is her chief idols name. Her ruling priestess fair Deceit, the first And best beloved of all her progeny,— Who donneth many robes; now clad in white Like Purity, now smiling sweet as Love, She wins loud plaudits from the multitude; Then garbed like Justice frowning draws the sword, Uplifts the scales, reads from the holy law. And uses Heavens words for deeds of Hell. Oft with a sisters smile and tender voice. She pledges sympathy and friendship true While seeking only opportunity Your cup to poison, or your back to stab. There Envy sneaks in shades, alone, And snarling feeds upon all others joys, Having no balm but hate, no salves but spi
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