Classic Poem

AN INVOCATION.

Come to my heart of hearts, thou radiant face!
So shall I gaze for ever on thy fairness;
Thine eyes are smiling stars, and holy grace
Blossoms thy cheek with its exotic rareness,
Trellising it with jasmin-woven lace:
Come, laughing maid — yet in thy laughter calm,
Be this thy home,
Fair cherub, come,
Solace my days with thy luxurious balm,
And hover o'er my nightly couch, sweet dove,
So shall I live in joy, by living in thy love!