Classic Poem

Overlooking my dominions,
Seeming near yet seeming far,
Stood a proud and stately castle,
Ever challenging to war.

Beautiful were its surroundings,
Many a winding way was there,
Many gayly flaunting banners
Fluttered in the golden air.

So I came to storm the castle,
And with many a cunning art
Through its windows or its gateway
Shot my arrows at its heart!

Then down fell the airy stronghold —
Perished in a mist away;
Out there stepped a lovely maiden,
And she loved me from that day.

She is free from her enchantment,
Pledged to love who set her free;
So, in place of haughty castle,
Smiles a loving face at me!