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Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Элла Уилкокс) A Waft of Perfume A waft of perfume from a bit of lace, Moved lightly by a passing woman's hand; And on the common street, a sensuous grace Shone suddenly from some lost time and land. Tall structures changed to dome and parapet; The stern faced Church an oracle became; In sheltered alcoves, marble busts were set; And on the wall, frail Lais wrote her name. Phryne before her judges stood at bay, Fearing the rigor of Athenian laws; Till Hyperides tore her cloak away And bade her splendid beauty plead its cause. Great Alexander walking in the dusk, Dreamed of the hour when Greek with Greek should meet; From Thais' window, attar breathed, and musk; His footsteps went no farther down the street. Faint and more faint, the pungent perfume grew; Of wall and parapet, remained no trace. Temple and statue vanished from the view The city street again was commonplace. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's other poems: Распечатать (Print) Количество обращений к стихотворению: 1300 |
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