And now, my love, my seraph fair, awake!
Thou art my heaven, and I thine eremite:
Open thine eyes, for meek St. Agnes' sake,
Or I shall drowse beside thee, so my soul doth ache."
Her eyes were open, but she still beheld,
Now wide awake, the vision of her sleep:
There was a painful change, that nigh expell'd
The blisses of her dream so pure and deep
At which fair Madeline began to weep,
And moan forth witless words with many a sigh;
While still her gaze on Porphyro would keep;
Who knelt, with joined hands and piteous eye,
Fearing to move or speak, she look'd so dreamingly.
~j keats (1795-1821)
portion of The Eve of St. Agnes
Oh this is great as always....;-)
Posted by: Nicole | September 27, 2008 at 04:48 AM
Just beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Southshoreartist | October 04, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Ahh Sweet Bella...how you always take me away to another world with your creations...a world where one can taste color...
Posted by: Knight | October 05, 2008 at 10:34 AM