The Lover
In sable and cicada gauze
He sought the Flower-and-Vaper House.
They filled with wine the white jade cups
And crowned him for carouse.
But though he held Nim No's gay sleeve
The eyes were blank she turned to him
For she was listening to a song
Down by the river's brim.
He sought the Flower-and-Vaper House.
They filled with wine the white jade cups
And crowned him for carouse.
But though he held Nim No's gay sleeve
The eyes were blank she turned to him
For she was listening to a song
Down by the river's brim.
