I. LESS'D as the immortal gods is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And hears and sees thee all the while Softly speak and sweetly smile. 4
II. 'Twas this depriv'd my soul of rest, And rais'd such tumults in my breast; For while I gaz'd, in transport toss'd, My breath was gone, my voice was lost. 8
III. My bosom glow'd; the subtle flame Ran quick through all my vital frame; O'er my dim eyes a darkness hung, My ears with hollow murmurs rung. 12
IV. In dewy damps my limbs were chill'd, My blood with gentle horrors thrill'd; My feeble pulse forgot to play, I fainted, sunk, and dy'd away. 16
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This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.